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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Clegg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Il mercenario L'arena by Ennio Morricone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 cm
24
164 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Clegg! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Clegg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Clegg looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range. Clegg scores with a jab. Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Clegg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Robinson wants to clinch but Clegg slips to the side and Clegg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clegg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Robinson defending well as Clegg loads up on a big left hand. Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Clegg shows good takedown defense. Clegg throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Clegg.
It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut. Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clegg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat. Robinson moves to clinch but Clegg breaks away and Clegg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Clegg with a nice cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Clegg shows good takedown defense. Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Clegg had a free shot at his head there. Clegg throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson misses with a takedown attempt and Clegg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Robinson walks into a left hand. Clegg throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Clegg as he connects with a hook. A big left from Clegg misses. Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clegg but Clegg pushes him off and we're back to square one. Robinson is breathing heavily. Clegg throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it. Clegg lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into rage. Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clegg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet. Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Clegg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd cheers as Clegg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson misses with a takedown attempt and Clegg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clegg looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range. Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Clegg. Clegg maintains the clinch. Clegg scores with a nice hook to the head. Clegg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Clegg is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Clegg lands with a left to the head. Clegg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Clegg lands a nice shot to the body. Clegg lands on the inside with an uppercut. Clegg scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson is rocked!
Sambo Robinson's cut is getting worse. Clegg pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Clegg gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Clegg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Clegg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. and Clegg counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Robinson! He's just covering up as Clegg starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathaniel Clegg!
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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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