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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whitney Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styrr Odsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Odsson's choice of entrance music: Damian Marley- Welcome to jamrock. Whitney Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 cm
22
177 lbs
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175 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Whitney Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Styrr Odsson! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odsson throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Odsson shrugs it off. Odsson moves out of range of the body kick. Odsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard. Robinson tries to roll over but Odsson keeps him under control. Odsson drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head. Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odsson pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robinson tries to get to full guard but Odsson has control of the leg. Still in half guard, Odsson seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Odsson throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Robinson tries to clinch up but Odsson circles away and keeps his distance. Odsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson. Odsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Odsson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Robinson tries to clinch but Odsson moves away and Odsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robinson's guard now. Odsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odsson stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Odsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Odsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. Odsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Robinson looking to control but Odsson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Odsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Odsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Robinson tries to roll over but Odsson keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Robinson is working hard here to advance position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Odsson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Odsson in particular looking to stall. Odsson stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Odsson circles away.
Robinson tries to clinch but Odsson moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Odsson. No joy for Robinson on that attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Robinson is looking to land body kicks. Odsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage. Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Odsson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styrr Odsson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Odsson keeps it at a distance. Odsson avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Odsson gets a double leg takedown into Robinson's guard. Robinson working for a triangle but Odsson defends it easily.
Robinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Odsson postures up. Odsson working some strikes from top position. Robinson wants to sweep here but Odsson controlling him for the moment. Odsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odsson postures up.
Odsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Whitney Robinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Odsson drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Odsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Robinson keeping full guard, as Odsson tries to pass. Odsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Styrr Odsson has got the better of the ground game so far. Robinson wants to stand and escape but Odsson is having none of it. Odsson throws a big right hand that misses. Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odsson is one step ahead there. Odsson stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Odsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Robinson struggling a bit here. Robinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Odsson is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Robinson struggling a bit here. Robinson tries to improve position but can't. Odsson working the body and head with strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Odsson working the ground and pound. Odsson working away. Odsson lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styrr Odsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Odsson throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range. Odsson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Odsson swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Odsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Odsson misses the target. Odsson throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it. Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Odsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Odsson misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Robinson tries to sprawl but Odsson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Odsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Robinson is trying to get back to full guard. Odsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Odsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Robinson is looking to clinch but Odsson is avoiding it.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat. Odsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Odsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Odsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robinson sprawls well initially but Odsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Robinson tries to get to full guard but Odsson has control of the leg. Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson actively working from the bottom here. Odsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Styrr Odsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odsson. Robinson throws a body kick that misses. Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Styrr Odsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robinson wants to clinch up but Odsson keeps it at a distance. Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Styrr Odsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Odsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Odsson clinches with his opponent.
Robinson taking a breather. Odsson is pushing Robinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Odsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Odsson manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. Robinson struggling a bit here. Robinson is trying to get back to his feet. Check out the look on Odsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Odsson staying calm. Odsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there. Whitney Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Styrr Odsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Odsson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Styrr Odsson! A relieved looking Styrr Odsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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