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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Frontline by Pillar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laraque closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Robertson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laraque asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Laraque tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
Laraque fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Robertson is trying to control Laraque's posture but Laraque avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque working the ground and pound but Robertson is defending the strikes.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet.
Laraque scores with punches from side control.
Laraque throws a strike aimed at the side of Robertson's head but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laraque off and has taken his back!
Robertson has good solid back control here.
Laraque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laraque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Laraque is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson doesn't have the hooks in and Laraque manages to turn into his guard.
Robertson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robertson tries to get out of the position.
Laraque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson wants to stand and escape but Laraque is having none of it.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson wants to stand up but Laraque is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laraque to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laraque stops Robertson from standing up.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laraque is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laraque throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson pushes Laraque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.
Laraque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
Robertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laraque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laraque looks gassed!
Robertson stays in close to Laraque's body and controls the position.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laraque for as long as he can get away with.
Laraque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laraque keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Robertson advances position into side control!
Laraque is trying to improve his position.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robertson controls the position.
Laraque tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson just content to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Robertson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laraque manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Robertson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Laraque counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robertson won't be happy with that.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Laraque keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Laraque scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robertson to see if he's OK.
Robertson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laraque.
Laraque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Laraque are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laraque off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robertson controlling the positon.
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.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laraque turns into Robertson and is now in his guard.
Laraque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Laraque is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laraque throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laraque throws a big right hand that misses.
Georges Laraque has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laraque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laraque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
Laraque keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robertson won't allow Laraque to sweep him here.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laraque is retaining full guard.
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laraque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Laraque circles away easily
and Laraque counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robertson's guard now.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Laraque controlling him for the moment.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Laraque postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson controlling the position.
Laraque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laraque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson pushes Laraque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laraque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laraque throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laraque 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georges Laraque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Robertson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laraque is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Laraque 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 content to stall in guard here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Robertson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Laraque fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Laraque counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laraque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Robertson wants to stand up but Laraque is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laraque.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laraque postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Robertson wants to stand but Laraque is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laraque gets a takedown into half guard.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laraque.
Robertson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson is doing well to control the position and prevent Laraque from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laraque trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.
Laraque prevents Robertson from standing back up.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Laraque is very close to passing his half guard.
Laraque missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson misses with a takedown
so Laraque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laraque landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laraque connects with a couple of short punches.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque lands a couple of digs.
Robertson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully.
Laraque lands a couple of digs.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laraque working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Laraque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson looking to control.
Laraque prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Laraque on that attempt.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Laraque counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laraque counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robertson won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laraque misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laraque's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robertson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laraque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laraque throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laraque has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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hype
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