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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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154 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cairo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cairo has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cairo circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Cairo shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cairo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cairo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cairo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Cairo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Cairo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robinson to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Cairo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cairo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Cairo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cairo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Cairo trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Cairo from advancing position.
Cairo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cairo.
Robinson wants to control but Cairo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Cairo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cairo 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 tries to get to full guard but Cairo has control of the leg.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cairo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cairo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cairo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson controls Cairo momentarily but Cairo frees himself.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cairo trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cairo is one step ahead there.
Cairo lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Cairo controlling him for the moment.
Cairo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Cairo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Cairo is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Cairo is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Cairo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Cairo counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Cairo in close.
Cairo connects with a couple of short punches.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson pulls Cairo in close to prevent any damage.
Cairo trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Cairo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cairo keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson works over Cairo with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robinson!
John Cairo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cairo avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Cairo unloading with bombs!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cairo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robinson shrugs it off.
Cairo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Cairo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson wants to control but Cairo is having none of it.
Cairo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson tries to hold on but Cairo pushes him away.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to hold on but Cairo pushes him away.
Cairo lands a heavy elbow.
Cairo is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Robinson is rocked!
Cairo goes for an armbar but Robinson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robinson.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Cairo finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cairo controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Cairo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cairo has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cairo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cairo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cairo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Cairo is keeping the position.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cairo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Cairo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Robinson wants to control but Cairo is having none of it.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson regains half guard.
Cairo is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cairo to get the leverage.
Cairo looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Cairo postures up.
Cairo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cairo working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cairo's best efforts.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cairo is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cairo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cairo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cairo keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Cairo moves out of range.
Cairo avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Cairo tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like John Cairo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cairo misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cairo on the side of the head.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Cairo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Cairo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cairo blocks a jab.
Cairo keeps the fight on the outside.
Roy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cairo tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson tries to clinch but Cairo is having none of it.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cairo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Cairo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cairo misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cairo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Cairo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Cairo is controlling well.
Cairo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cairo wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Cairo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cairo.
Cairo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cairo trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Cairo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Cairo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson gets full guard.
Cairo chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson working for a triangle but Cairo defends it easily.
Cairo wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cairo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cairo!
After the big win, John Cairo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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