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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nhandi Zhlanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nhandi Zhlanda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Zhlanda as he checks the leg kick.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson forces Zhlanda back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhlanda tries to pull guard but Robinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhlanda has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zhlanda blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Zhlanda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sean Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nhandi Zhlanda.
Zhlanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhlanda dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robinson prevents Zhlanda from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhlanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhlanda lands with a nice body kick.
Zhlanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhlanda checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhlanda.
Zhlanda walks into a jab.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhlanda takes one to the chin there.
Zhlanda tries to clinch up
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhlanda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhlanda tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhlanda wants a takedown.
Zhlanda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhlanda working aggressively here.
Zhlanda prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zhlanda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Zhlanda dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zhlanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhlanda.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Zhlanda jumps guard but Robinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Zhlanda tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhlanda drops back down to his feet.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Zhlanda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhlanda is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Zhlanda dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Zhlanda looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhlanda avoids the damage to the body.
Zhlanda avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhlanda can't get the takedown.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Zhlanda tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Zhlanda backs away looking to recover.
Zhlanda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhlanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
Zhlanda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Zhlanda persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson throws a jab when Zhlanda was well out of range.
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Zhlanda back into the cage.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhlanda is defending well for now.
Zhlanda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Sean Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nhandi Zhlanda.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Nhandi Zhlanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhlanda looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson with a nice cross.
Zhlanda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhlanda's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Zhlanda slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhlanda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Robinson.
Zhlanda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Zhlanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhlanda tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Zhlanda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhlanda tries to clinch
and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Zhlanda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhlanda is breathing heavily.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhlanda avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zhlanda jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. Zhlanda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Zhlanda!
Robinson is looking to stand up but Zhlanda isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhlanda is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Zhlanda is having none of it.
Zhlanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhlanda is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson throws a right hand that Zhlanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhlanda also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhlanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but Zhlanda checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhlanda throws a head kick that misses.
Zhlanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhlanda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Zhlanda's ribs.
Zhlanda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Zhlanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhlanda takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sean Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson with a nice cross.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhlanda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhlanda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhlanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhlanda tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhlanda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhlanda counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhlanda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Zhlanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhlanda slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhlanda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sean Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nhandi Zhlanda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhlanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhlanda.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Zhlanda's ribs.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhlanda avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhlanda's brow.
The referee calls for Robinson to work.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Zhlanda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Zhlanda connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhlanda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhlanda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhlanda tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhlanda takes one to the side of the head.
Zhlanda shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhlanda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sean Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhlanda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Zhlanda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
A clash of legs there as Zhlanda blocks the low kick.
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhlanda off the cage and back into range.
Robinson cracks Zhlanda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson thuds his right hand into Zhlanda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhlanda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Robinson!
Sean Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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