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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleobaldo Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cleobaldo Robert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalton wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robert reaches up to try and control the position but Dalton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Robert rolls and tries to escape and now Dalton has his back!
Robert preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dalton.
Dalton not allowing Robert to control his hands.
Robert prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
Dalton wants to control but Robert manages to buck him off and is now in Dalton's guard! Nice work there by Robert!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robert manages to get himself to full guard.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Robert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robert pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Robert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robert tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Robert has wrist control.
Robert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robert is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Robert trying to strike off his back.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Robert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalton on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton 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.
Robert throws and elbow that misses. Dalton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robert's guard. Nice move by Dalton!
Robert is looking to sweep but instead, Dalton has passed into half guard.
Robert trying to control here.
Dalton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robert wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Robert is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robert throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely.
Robert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleobaldo Robert dominated that round.
That's time! Robert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Robert counters with a big head kick but Dalton shrugs it off.
Robert misses with a double jab.
Robert looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Dalton throws a combination. Robert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robert tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Dalton moves in looking to clinch but Robert pushes him off.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Robert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robert.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robert postures up in Dalton's guard and throws a big left but Dalton blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robert wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Robert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Robert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robert moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Robert gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Robert controlling from mount.
Robert has hold of Dalton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dalton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert with good strikes from the mount here!
Robert wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Robert landing shots from mount.
Robert get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robert has his takedown stuffed
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robert wants to stand up but Dalton is controlling him.
Robert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Robert keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleobaldo Robert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Robert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Robert fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Robert keeps moving.
Robert has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Robert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton advances position into side control!
Robert tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robert struggling a bit here.
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton wants to control but Robert is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Robert wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to control but Robert is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Robert.
Robert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleobaldo Robert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cleobaldo Robert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton prevents Robert from improving his position.
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.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Robert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robert wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton looks to land a strike but Robert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleobaldo Robert!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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