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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Dunham has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Robertson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunham dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Nice sprawl there from Dunham as Robertson shoots in.
Robertson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dunham is trying to work for a sweep but Robertson has mounted him!
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dunham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dunham!
Dunham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Dunham prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Dunham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robertson has Dunham pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Dunham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Dunham circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunham wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dunham!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Robertson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dunham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dunham and Robertson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
Dunham struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham pushes Robertson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robertson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunham being controlled for a moment.
Dunham wants to get back to his feet.
Dunham looks winded!
Robertson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dunham some visible discomfort.
Robertson staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertson connects with a decent elbow.
Robertson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Dunham's face as Robertson controls the position.
Robertson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Robertson dominated that round.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunham's half guard.
Dunham won't allow Robertson to pass to mount.
Robertson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robertson is pressing down on Dunham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunham is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunham defends it well.
Robertson prevents Dunham from standing back up.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
Robertson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dunham wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunham!
Robertson is staying tight to Dunham's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robertson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dunham's legs.
Robertson controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dunham some visible discomfort.
Aaron Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Robertson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robertson takes a little break here. Dunham wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson tries to move to mount but Dunham blocks the move with his legs.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dunham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Robertson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertson.
Robertson advances nicely into full mount.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dunham tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Dunham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dunham hang on?
Robertson lands a big shot there that rocks Dunham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dunham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dunham!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Robertson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robertson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aaron Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson advances to full mount.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the head.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pete Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Robertson!
Post fight, an emotional Aaron Robertson said 'Just beat another chump, give me somebody better next time.'.
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