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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trevor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Smith clinches.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Robinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Robinson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Robinson slows the pace down.
Smith pushes Robinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson advances to full mount.
Robinson tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Robinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Robinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position!
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!
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Robinson goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Smith trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith postures up.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Robinson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Trevor Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
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!
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Robinson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Robinson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chris Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith managing to control the position.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Smith is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stops Smith from standing up.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Trevor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trevor Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Robinson!
Chris Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Trevor Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry fans, i was not focused enough, didnt followed the gameplan as i should. but i guarantee i will learn from this loss and comeback better.'.
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energy
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hype
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