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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dennis Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in and bounces Salace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Salace misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson is thwarting Salace's attempts to control the position.
Salace tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salace wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Salace defends the submission attempt.
Salace is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Salace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salace wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Salace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson passes Salace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Salace trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Salace is defending the position.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salace wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Salace won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson moves into full mount! Salace won't be happy about that!
Robinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salace shrugs it off.
Robinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Salace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Salace!
Robinson wants to sweep here but Salace controlling him for the moment.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salace won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salace throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Salace from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Salace sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salace's guard.
Dennis Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salace is on top in guard.
Salace wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salace manages to get himself to full guard.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Salace defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Salace won't allow it.
Salace trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Salace defends the submission attempt.
Salace trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace punching from the bottom.
Salace trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salace tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salace actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salace, who protects the arm well.
Salace throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salace gets back to half guard.
Salace trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Salace is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Salace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to control here.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salace is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salace.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salace gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Salace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salace gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salace prevents it.
Salace gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salace is retaining full guard.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinsonis looking to pass into half guard but Salace pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salace is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salace manages to get himself to full guard.
Salace working a defensive guard here.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Salace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Salace.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salace is retaining full guard.
Salace wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salace has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Salace defends easily.
Salace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Cisay Salace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Salace's legs - danger averted.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salace is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson prevents Salace from standing back up.
Dennis Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cisay Salace.
I think Robinson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Robinson!
A relieved looking Dennis Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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