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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toe Licker (ranked 2057 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Randell Robertson (ranked 191 p4p, 266 weight class). Toe Licker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randell Robertson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randell Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson defending well as Licker loads up on a big left hand.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Licker is avoiding it.
Licker jabs Robertson right on the nose. Robertson blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Licker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Licker drops Robertson with a beautiful combination! Robertson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Licker is looking for the KO!
Robertson is rocked!
It looks like Randell Robertson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Licker as he jumps to the side.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Licker finish him?
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Licker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Licker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Licker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Licker is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Licker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licker tries to get out of the position.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Licker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Licker.
Licker keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Licker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Licker misses with a straight right.
Licker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Licker.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Licker scores with a decent looking hook.
Licker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson jumps guard but Licker stands there with Robertson around his waist. Robertson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Licker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toe Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Licker catches Robertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Robertson wants to counter with a clinch but Licker pushes him away.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker lands a two punch combo.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Licker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Licker misses the target.
Licker lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licker stuffs the takedown.
Licker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Licker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Licker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Licker's guard.
Licker wants to get back to his feet but Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.
Licker manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Licker wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Licker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Licker cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses
and Licker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Licker lands a really nice looking cross but Robertson seems unphased.
Licker scores with a hook to the body. Robertson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Licker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
Licker misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson wants to clinch
and Licker counters with a crisp one two that drops Robertson! Licker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robertson to his feet! Robertson is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Licker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Licker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Licker. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Licker pushes him off.
Licker is looking for a counter combo.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson rushes Licker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licker takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Licker sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Licker is proving hard to escape from.
Licker is controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Licker wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Toe Licker is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson misses with a takedown
and Licker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Licker, which made it look bad.
Robertson misses with a body shot
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson walks into a jab.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Licker counters with a left to the body.
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Licker manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Licker thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toe Licker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Licker lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randell Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Licker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licker, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Licker!
Post fight, Toe Licker stared into the camera and said 'Anything and anyone I dont give a shit. Give me the belt give me a bum it doesn't matter. Keep me active Da Jumba.'.
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RATING
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