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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Robinson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 cm
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278 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
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222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson cracks Michaels with a good jab. Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot. Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Michaels misses with a body kick. Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range. Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels. Michaels throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Michaels misses with a straight left. Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michaels. Arnold Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Michaels. Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Michaels throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off. Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a hook. Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Kevin Michaels has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Robinson cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michaels throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat. Michaels lands with a right hand. Robinson stuffs the takedown. Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arnold Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Michaels shoots in but no luck this time. Nice uppercut lands for Robinson. That snapped Michaels's head back.
Michaels looks gassed! Robinson drops Michaels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Michaels looks back up at him and smiles so Robinson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Michaels is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Robinson blocks a jab. Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him? Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses. BOOM! Robinson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Michaels. Michaels tries to recover but Robinson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Michaels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Robinson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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