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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randell Robertson (ranked 3541 p4p, 25281 weight class) and Kelvin Armstrong (ranked 320 p4p, 446 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randell Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelvin Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Armstrong had control of the position.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson decides to pull guard.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson wants to stand up but Armstrong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robertson has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson decides to return to a standing position.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Robertson.
Randell Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Robertson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson stalling.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to stall.
Robertson has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Robertson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robertson escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robertson looks up at the clock and then as Armstrong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong can't escape the position.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Robertson raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson wants to stand but Armstrong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's four 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.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randell Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randell Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randell Robertson!
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energy
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hype
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