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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gracie (ranked 4950 p4p, 5978 weight class) and Jamie Robinson (ranked 322 p4p, 361 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robinson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Robinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Robinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
Robinson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robinson lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Robinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Robinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamie Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robinson, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Jab by Robinson.
Robinson tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Robinson throws a one two combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Robinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamie Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rafael Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Robinson scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robinson works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Robinson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson throws a shot to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Robinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson 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.
Robinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Robinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Jamie Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robinson feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Robinson digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Robinson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Robinson throws a shot 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!
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Robinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Robinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Robinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a shot to the body.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Robinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson works the jab nicely.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Jamie Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Robinson.
Robinson lands a jab.
Robinson scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Rafael Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Robinson!
After the big win, Jamie Robinson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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