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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing entrance! with the theme FORT BATTLE from The Last of the Mohicans. Doug Robertson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rogerio Gracie's chin.
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176 lbs
11 - 0 - 2 |
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186 cm
28
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Robertson.
Robertson tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Robertson.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Robertson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robertson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robertson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Robertson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Robertson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Robertson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Robertson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Robertson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robertson looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Robertson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Robertson in his guard.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertson stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robertson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson landing strikes.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Robertson's back. He's all about the action.
Robertson throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Robertson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Robertson wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson postures up.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rogerio Gracie.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Robertson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robertson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Rogerio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robertson cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Gracie shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Robertson - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Robertson. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doug Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Doug Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Gracie shoots in.
Robertson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robertson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robertson wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Robertson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robertson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robertson has escaped and now he's on top!
Robertson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Doug Robertson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Rogerio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Robertson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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