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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's entrance music is We Own It. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Tristan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Popper!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Popper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Popper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Popper manages to end up in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson is trying to control Popper's posture but Popper avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Popper's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Popper's legs - danger averted.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson passes Popper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Popper moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson won't allow Popper to sweep him here.
Popper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson gets to his feet. Popper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robinson throws a combination. Popper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Popper looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Popper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Popper persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson is working for takedown but Popper is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Popper manages to get underhooks.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Popper avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Popper has him pressed against the cage.
Popper tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Popper in a clinch.
Robinson keeps control of Popper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Popper is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Popper into the cage.
Robinson presses Popper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper looking to stall.
Robinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popper is breathing heavily.
Popper can't get the takedown.
Popper wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tristan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Popper.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Popper.
Robinson jumps guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popper being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Popper's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson postures up in Popper's guard and throws a big left but Popper blocks it.
Popper being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popper on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stands and steps away. Popper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Popper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Popper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson gets a clinch.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Popper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Popper won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper can't get the takedown.
Robinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Popper up against the cage.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Robinson dominated that second round.
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!
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Popper tries to clinch up.
Robinson drives through and clinches with Popper against the cage.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Popper throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Popper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Popper drops back down to his feet.
Popper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Popper goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson clinches up with Popper and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson has Popper pressed against the cage, preventing Popper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popper blocks it with crossed arms.
Popper is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tristan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Popper.
Robinson stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popper defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Popper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popper gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Popper wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Popper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is holding on to half guard well.
Popper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tristan Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Popper.
Robinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Popper won't want to take too many of those.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Kevin Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Robinson!
After winning the bout, Tristan Robinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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