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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Rockmuller (ranked 937 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 131 p4p, 212 weight class). Neal Robson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Rockmuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Rockmuller ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rockmuller avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller jumps into guard, dragging Robson to the mat.
Robson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing Robson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockmuller has his hands on Robson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockmuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Rockmuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockmuller manages to avoid it.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Rockmuller moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Robson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robson throws a series of punches but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Robson stuns Rockmuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rockmuller saw that one coming.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Robson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robson swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Rockmuller with a poor takedown
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockmuller has time to react.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockmuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockmuller rather than just go for the knockout.
Robson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rockmuller stumbling backwards into the cage! Rockmuller bounces back off the cage towards Robson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Robson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Robson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neal Robson!
Neal Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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