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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deems has a takedown stuffed.
Deems closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Deems pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deems definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deems tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deems is looking to clinch.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Deems pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deems.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deems.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson drives through with a takedown into Deems's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deems is retaining full guard.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deems is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deems has escaped and now he's on top!
Deems stands up from Robinson's guard - Deems perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deems is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deems is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deems tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deems is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robinson is working for a kimura but Deems is defending it quite comfortably.
Deems looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson is working for a kimura but Deems is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deems manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson 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.
Deems preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson won't allow Deems to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deems throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deems tries to clinch up.
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson dominated that 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.
Deems cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deems sees it coming and defends easily.
Deems trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deems pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson dives in and grabs Deems's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deems pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Deems swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deems.
A head kick misses from Deems.
Decent striking displayed by Deems there.
Deems wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Mingo Deems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.
Deems gets caught napping as Robinson dives in and scores a takedown. Deems manages to retain guard.
Robinson throws a strike but Deems rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deems passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson wants to control but Deems postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Deems.
Robinson is trying to control Deems's posture but Deems avoids it.
Deems is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deems working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deems working away.
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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deems wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deems tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing shots but Deems is blocking nicely.
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deems is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deems's head.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deems does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Deems defends the submission attempt.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Deems defends it.
Robinson is looking to stall here but Deems recovers full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Deems is working from the bottom.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson stays in close to Deems's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deems is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deems wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Deems.
Deems shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Robinson.
A slow jab from Deems misses its intended target.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deems swivels and escapes.
Deems fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Deems. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Deems.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deems defends it well.
Mingo Deems is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deems.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Deems on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mingo Deems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deems!
Sean Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deems rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Deems!
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deems gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson looking for subs off his back but Deems has passed one foot through into half guard.
Robinson pushes Deems off looking to stand but Deems dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Deems missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deems postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deems's waist but Deems gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Deems is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Deems throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Deems is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Deems trying to control here.
Robinson stops Deems from getting back to his feet.
Deems is trying to control but can't.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deems is looking to escape.
Deems is trying to get back to full guard.
Deems is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deems tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Deems dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Deems sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deems lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Deems. Deems gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Robinson.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Robinson!
Sean Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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