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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Robertson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sly Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Troy Robertson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robertson Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson Jr trying to control the position.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertson Jr keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guy defends it nicely.
Robertson Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy tries for a takedown but Robertson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson Jr gets caught flat footed, as Guy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson Jr is retaining full guard.
Guy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Robertson Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.
Guy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy trying to strike off his back.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Robertson Jr from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robertson Jr slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sly Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy tries for a takedown but Robertson Jr circles away easily
and Robertson Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sly Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson Jr misses with a double jab.
Robertson Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robertson Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Robertson Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson Jr blocks the strikes from Guy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is staying active underneath Robertson Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guy tries to roll over but Robertson Jr keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robertson Jr shoots and misses
and Guy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robertson Jr!
Guy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robertson Jr is trying to defend but Guy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robertson Jr defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson Jr wants to get back to his feet but Guy passes into half guard.
Guy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
Guy is working for a kimura but Robertson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson Jr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Guy there.
Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robertson Jr trying to control here.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson Jr won't allow Guy to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guy is nestled in close to Robertson Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robertson Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guy passes to side control.
Robertson Jr is trying to improve his position.
Guy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson Jr some visible discomfort.
Robertson Jr is not content to let Guy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robertson Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guy is working Robertson Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robertson Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guy is chipping away with strikes.
Guy scoring with punches and elbows.
Guy scoring with punches from side control.
Guy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guy working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy working the body and head with strikes.
Guy is working Robertson Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guy is chipping away with strikes.
Guy lands a few punches from side control.
Guy working the body and head with strikes.
Guy is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson Jr is defending well.
Robertson Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Guy working the ground and pound.
Guy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sly Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Robertson Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guy shoots in and drives through. Robertson Jr sprawls well.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson Jr as he jumps to the side.
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sly Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertson Jr managing to control the position.
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Robertson Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson Jr wants to get up but he can't break Guy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson Jr taking some punishment here, with Guy in his half guard.
Guy is working for a kimura but Robertson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy prevents Robertson Jr from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guy connects with a nice short shot to Robertson Jr's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robertson Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guy lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Guy there.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson Jr defends the submission attempt.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Guy trying to advance position but Robertson Jr counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy 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.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy lands a couple of digs.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson Jr keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson Jr controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robertson Jr.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Troy Robertson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sly Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Guy!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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