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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by The Proclaimers - 500 Miles. Trevor Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robertson
vs
Buckner

170 cm
27
144 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

160 cm
22
144 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buckner pinned against the cage. Buckner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Buckner moves away and avoids it.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Buckner.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Buckner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trevor Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Buckner misses.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Robertson throws a chopping leg kick but Buckner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Buckner.
Buckner tries to score with a low kick but Robertson moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Buckner.
Matt Buckner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson scores with a jab to the head.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robertson fails with the takedown.
Nice cross by Buckner.
Buckner throws a leg kick which misses Robertson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robertson tries to avoid it.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Buckner slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckner circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buckner, right into the meat.
Buckner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckner lands a jab.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Buckner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Buckner throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Buckner throws a head kick that misses.
Buckner lands a really nice looking cross but Robertson seems unphased.
Buckner stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckner.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Buckner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckner tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckner to the ground. Buckner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buckner tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Buckner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckner wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Robertson tries to land a front kick but Buckner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buckner misses the jab.
Buckner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckner lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson blocks a leg kick.
Buckner misses with a low kick.
Buckner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buckner misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson tries to land a leg kick but Buckner saw it coming and moves away.
Buckner misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner scores with a leg kick.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Buckner.
Buckner lands with a cross.
Buckner tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckner connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Robertson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckner scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson blocks a leg kick.
Buckner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson catches Buckner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Buckner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckner throws the kick towards the body but Robertson avoids it.
Buckner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Buckner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robertson moves away from the strike by Buckner.
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckner.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckner checks the leg kick.
Buckner takes one to the chin there.
Buckner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Buckner is out of range.
Buckner scores with a nice body kick.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Buckner counters with a thumping low kick.
Robertson throws a body kick the misses
and Buckner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robertson lands a jab to Buckner's midsection.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckner lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robertson stuns Buckner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckner lands a two punch combo.
Matt Buckner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robertson.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Buckner.
Robertson defending well as Buckner loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Buckner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson tries to move into range but Buckner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Buckner moved out of range.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buckner throws a hook to the side of Robertson's head but Robertson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckner scores with a leg kick.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buckner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robertson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Robertson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Buckner checks it
and Buckner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Buckner counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buckner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buckner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buckner scores with a head kick.

Robertson is rocked!
Buckner throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
Buckner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Buckner moved away.
Buckner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckner.
Trevor Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckner circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckner tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Buckner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buckner is looking to chop away at Robertson's legs.
Buckner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Buckner checks it
and Buckner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Buckner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buckner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckner.
Buckner moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson throws a series of punches but Buckner moves out of range.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckner's waist but Buckner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Buckner jabs Robertson right on the nose. Robertson blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Buckner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Buckner.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buckner is looking to chop away at Robertson's legs.
Buckner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buckner checks a leg kick nicely.

Robertson gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buckner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robertson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buckner is looking to improve his position.
Robertson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buckner to regain full guard.
Buckner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buckner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson managing to control the position.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Buckner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Buckner ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Buckner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robertson back to the cage. Buckner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Robertson.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Buckner avoids it well.
Buckner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buckner throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Buckner.
Robertson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Buckner is out of range.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckner sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson moves forwards but Buckner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckner lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buckner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckner which made him look bad.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robertson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buckner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buckner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Buckner lands a slapping body shot.
Buckner connects with a right hand. Robertson shakes it off.
Robertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buckner duly obliges.
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson throws a body kick the misses
and Buckner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Buckner really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buckner.
Robertson checks a leg kick nicely.
Robertson throws the kick towards the body but Buckner avoids it.
Buckner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buckner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buckner checks it well.
Buckner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Buckner works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buckner's hands.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buckner eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Robertson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robertson throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Buckner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buckner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buckner tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buckner slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buckner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Buckner coming out on top.
Buckner needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Buckner misses

and Robertson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckner, not yet.
Robertson throws a strike but Buckner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buckner passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Buckner keeps him under control.
Robertson won't allow Buckner to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Buckner looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws and elbow that misses. Buckner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Buckner!
Buckner won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Robertson is controlling Buckner's posture.
Buckner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckner wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Robertson had his way with Matt Buckner in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson throws the left hand but Buckner avoids the punch easily.
Robertson thuds his shin into the meat of Buckner's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robertson!
Buckner lunges at Robertson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robertson's hand.
Buckner wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Buckner's head but Buckner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Robertson has closed the distance and engaged Buckner in a clinch.
Robertson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buckner managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
Robertson taking a breather.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Buckner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckner managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
Buckner working aggressively here.
Buckner throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson trying to stall but Buckner improves his position.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckner backwards.
Robertson lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Buckner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robertson presses Buckner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buckner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Buckner misses with the head strike.
Buckner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson wants a takedown.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson is looking to control Buckner's arms but Buckner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robertson has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Knees to the body from Robertson.
Trevor Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Buckner avoiding damage as Robertson throws knees to the body.
Buckner working hard to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckner avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Robertson.
Buckner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buckner is trying to break free.

Robertson breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckner cracks Robertson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Robertson.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Buckner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Buckner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buckner needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robertson doesn't seem bothered though.
Buckner stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson lands a jab to Buckner's midsection.
Buckner misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Buckner counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robertson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buckner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckner with a hook.
Matt Buckner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Buckner throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckner connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buckner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buckner cracks the inside of Robertson's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buckner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Buckner!
Matt Buckner is the new featherweight champion!