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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Jaws theme remix. Barney Stinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 cm
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165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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160 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stinson as he jumps to the side. Stinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Stinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robinson fails with the takedown. Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Stinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stinson which made him look bad. Stinson scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stinson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson wants to stand up but Stinson is controlling him. Stinson looking to pass the guard. Stinson stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Robinson wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. A control attempt from Robinson but he's now mounted! Robinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Stinson avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stinson with the ground and pound from mount. Stinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Stinson's guard.
Stinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Stinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Stinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Stinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ground and pound from Stinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Stinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Stinson dominated that round. That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stinson gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Stinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily. Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stinson on the ground. Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Robinson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stinson looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom. Robinson pushes down on Stinson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stinson tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control. Stinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson. Stinson is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Robinson controlling the action here. Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Robinson is keen to just control but Stinson is a slippery customer. Robinson working Stinson over with strikes. Robinson trying to control from half guard but Stinson is working away. Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Robinson is looking to pass Stinson's guard but actually Stinson recovers to full guard. 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 Dean Robinson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stinson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Robinson slips nicely into half guard. Well, if Robinson 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.
Robinson working over Stinson with some ground and pound. Stinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Robinson trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom. Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson wants to control but Stinson is keeping him busy. Robinson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Stinson defends the submission attempt. Stinson is trying to get back to full guard. Stinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily. Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Stinson defends it. Stinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Stinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. Stinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Stinson has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though. Stinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stinson is keeping the position for now. Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Robinson works over Stinson with some ground and pound from guard. Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Robinson trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom. Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Stinson's brow. Robinson lands a couple of elbows. Dean Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stinson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Robinson wants to control from the top but Stinson keeps moving. Robinson is in close to Stinson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stinson working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Stinson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. Robinson is pushing down on Stinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight! Dean Robinson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Robinson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Robinson!
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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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