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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snouka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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230 lbs
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185 cm
25
265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis 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, Jimmy Snouka! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Snouka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Snouka ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Snouka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snouka to the mat! Snouka manages to get full guard. Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Robinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snouka, up you get! Robinson throws a head kick that misses. Snouka doesn't succeed with the takedown and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Snouka blocks nicely. Snouka being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson gets to his feet. Snouka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snouka sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Robinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Snouka to stand up. Robinson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Snouka keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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. Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Robinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Snouka fails with the takedown and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dennis Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snouka.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson stands up and waves to Snouka to follow him. Snouka dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Robinson feints and as Snouka raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Robinson won't allow Snouka to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Robinson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Robinson stands up and waves to Snouka to follow him. Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snouka.
Robinson misses with a hook. Snouka ducked under it nicely. Robinson scores with a push kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson. Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snouka can do to turn this around? Robinson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snouka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Robinson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Robinson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robinson get's back to his feet. Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Robinson misses. Robinson scores with a head kick.
Snouka looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson clinches. Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Snouka postures up. Snouka trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson working a defensive guard but Snouka passes into half guard.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Snouka wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snouka on the ground. Snouka trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Snouka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control. Check out the look on Robinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robinson trying to control the position but Snouka is working away. Robinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You can see the frustration on Snouka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Robinson dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Robinson is taking a breather. Snouka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Robinson escapes and gets back to his feet. Snouka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Snouka moved out of range nicely. Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Robinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall. Robinson is keen to just control but Snouka is a slippery customer. Robinson content to control rather than advance. Snouka is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snouka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snouka defends it well.
That's two 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 decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. A shot to the body from Robinson misses and Snouka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Robinson scores with a push kick. Snouka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away. Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snouka's guard. Robinson trying to control but Snouka is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snouka to the mat! Snouka manages to get full guard. Robinson gets to his feet - Snouka follows without any prompting. Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snouka sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Robinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snouka is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Snouka trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. Snouka slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Robinson. Snouka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jimmy Snouka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dennis Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snouka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snouka's back!
And that's the end of the fight! Dennis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Robinson!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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