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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and beau robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 cm
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212 lbs
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190 cm
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Compton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, beau robertson! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Compton throws a head kick that misses. robertson takes a swing at Compton's ribcage but misses. robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Compton tries to avoid it but robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Compton to the ground. Compton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. robertson fails in his attempt to clinch. robertson misses with a double jab.
Compton shoots in but robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily. robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Compton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Compton instigates a clinch. Compton has robertson pressed against the cage.
Compton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. robertson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Compton. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Compton throws and low kick but robertson moves out of range easily. Compton pushes robertson up against the cage in a clinch. Compton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Compton wants to control from the top but robertson keeps moving. robertson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. robertson keeping full guard, as Compton tries to pass. Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Compton stops robertson from standing up. Compton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and robertson dives on top into guard. robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Compton is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. robertson wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving. robertson drops back looking for a leg! Compton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Compton manages to kick robertson off! robertson jumps back into Compton's guard. robertson looks gassed! Compton keeping full guard, as robertson tries to pass. robertson wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving. robertson won't allow Compton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Compton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead robertson passes into side control.
robertson throws an elbow but Compton slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice shot lands for Compton. Compton doesn't manage to clinch there - robertson circles away.
robertson tries to clinch but Compton is having none of it. robertson circles away from the clinch attempt and robertson counters with a leg kick. No luck for Compton with that takedown attempt. robertson lands a head kick. Compton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bill Compton has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Compton stuffs the takedown attempt from robertson. robertson gets slowly back to his feet. robertson looks for a takedown but Compton sprawls well. A head kick by Compton misses and robertson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Compton misses with an elbow strike.
robertson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Compton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
robertson manages to break the clinch.
robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Compton counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! robertson regains half guard. Compton wants to work for an arm triangle but robertson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but beau robertson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bill Compton's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Compton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Compton is looking to clinch but robertson is avoiding it.
robertson looks to clinch and Compton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Compton. Compton stands up from robertson's guard - Compton perhaps looking for a knockout. robertson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Compton napping and manages to drive through into side control! Compton tries to get back to half guard but can't. robertson advances nicely into full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Compton working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Compton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Compton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for robertson on the ground. robertson punishing his opponent with strikes. Compton tries to lock up and control but robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. robertson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Compton wants to hold on but robertson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. robertson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Compton avoids a series of strikes thrown by robertson.
Compton wants to control but robertson is having none of it. robertson looking to control but Compton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. robertson breaks from Compton's wrist control and lands an elbow. Compton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Compton is on top in guard.
robertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Compton controls the pace of the fight for a moment. robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Compton is controlling him. robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Compton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Compton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Compton 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Compton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bill Compton's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Compton avoids a punch combination nicely.
robertson darts in trying to clinch and Compton counters by moving into the clinch. robertson breaks the clinch.
robertson with a poor takedown and Compton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Compton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Compton won't allow robertson to get back to his feet. Compton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Compton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Compton wants to get up but he can't break robertson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Compton postures up.
robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. robertson tries for a takedown but Compton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Compton tries to keep at a distance but robertson has taken the fight into the clinch. robertson stalling in the clinch but Compton improves position. Compton lands an uppercut. robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Compton's defenses. robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Compton pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bill Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of beau robertson. Compton wants to get back to striking at distance but robertson won't allow it.
robertson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
robertson stops a takedown attempt from Compton.
robertson is trying to drag Compton to the mat but Compton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as robertson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Compton's face as he tries to break the clinch. robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Compton moves out of range of the body kick from robertson.
robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Compton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in robertson's guard. Compton trying to control but robertson is working from the bottom. robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Compton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. robertson wants to get back to his feet but Compton passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. robertson wants to get back to his feet. robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Compton pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. robertson manages to escape and get back to his feet! Compton takes the fight into the clinch. robertson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Compton showed his dominance in that final round. I think Compton 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Compton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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