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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 2761 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 326 p4p, 351 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent 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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Python throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Python throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Python staying out of range there.
Python is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson 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.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Python.
Robertson catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Python wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Python takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Python's head back.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
Python is rocked!
A lazy left from Python finds it's target.
Robertson steps into range and cracks Python with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Python flops backwards and Robertson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Python is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson won't allow Python to get back to his feet.
Python seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Python pushes Robertson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Python throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Python only half commits.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Python appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robertson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Python throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Python counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Python had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Python's legs.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henry Python's cut is getting worse.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Python.
Robertson with the inside leg kick.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Python lands a high kick!
Python throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Python connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Python is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Robertson avoided it.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python tries to land a front kick but Robertson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Python scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Robertson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with the left hand. Python knows he should have avoided that one.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Python down.
A solid body kick from Python.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Python lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Python moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses with a combination
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Python connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Python checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Python. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Python looks for the body kick but Robertson saw that one coming.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
Python sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Python lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Python scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Python scores with a sloppy right hand. Robertson should have avoided that one.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Python.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Python checks it
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Robertson thumps Python with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.
Robertson cracks Python with an open hand slap.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Python cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Python counters with a nice body kick.
Python wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Python scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Python checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
Python throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robertson cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Robertson tenderised Python's leg. Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python checks the leg kick.
Python throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses the jab.
Python appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robertson throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson misses with a leg kick.
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Python with a jab.
Robertson throws a leg kick
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a quick counter head kick but Robertson was just out of range.
Python moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left and a right from Robertson both land. Nice combination.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson lands with a shot to the body.
Python lands with a cross.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertson's head backwards.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Python.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Python seems unphased.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Python misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Python.
Well Python 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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