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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Americo Ferriera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Americo Ferriera enters the cage!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cornelius Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Americo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferriera throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Ferriera wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Ferriera wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Ferriera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferriera misses with a head kick.
Ferriera shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferriera 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 Ferriera off to one side.
Cornelius Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Americo Ferriera.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Ferriera.
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferriera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferriera trying to remain calm as Robinson controls from the top position.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferriera, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson decides to stand back up.
Ferriera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferriera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Ferriera's guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cornelius Robinson.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferriera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Ferriera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Americo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Ferriera.
Ferriera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Ferriera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws some wild stikes that Ferriera manages to avoid easily.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferriera can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferriera throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson shoots in and bounces Ferriera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferriera is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson pushing down on Ferriera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferriera defending well though.
Robinson is working for a kimura but Ferriera is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferriera controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferriera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferriera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Cornelius Robinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferriera as he jumps to the side.
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferriera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robinson stands and steps away. Ferriera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ferriera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferriera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferriera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Americo Ferriera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson feints and as Ferriera raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferriera managing to control the position.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to stand but Ferriera is controlling from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cornelius Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ferriera quickly recovers to half guard.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferriera defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferriera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Ferriera is defending well.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Ferriera defending well.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ferriera still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ferriera has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Robinson holds on to Ferriera's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ferriera tries to stand but Robinson is controlling his head.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Americo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornelius Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Robinson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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