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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Harron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harron gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harron trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Harron working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Harron working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Harron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harron's guard.
Harron had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Robinson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harron Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Robinson's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harron is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Harron is breathing heavily.
Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harron's arms.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robinson is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harron is landing with strikes from the back.
Robinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harron gets his way!
Robinson holding both Harron 's hands and preventing any damage.
Robinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harron working for a choke but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harron gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Harron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robinson trying to get back to his feet but Harron is in full control for now.
Harron is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Harron breaks the grip.
Robinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Harron go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Harron keeps control of the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet but Harron has full control of the position and if anything, Robinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Can Robinson hold on?! Harron is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Harron won't let him.
Robinson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Harron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Harron tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Harron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harron prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Harron has double underhooks.
Harron jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Harron around his waist. Harron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Harron keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harron misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Harron won't allow it.
Harron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Harron keeps him there for the moment.
Harron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Robinson clinches.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Harron won't allow it.
Harron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Harron has double underhooks.
Harron tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Harron drops back down to his feet.
Harron looking to stall.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Harron's ribcage. Harron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson pulls Harron into guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Harron from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Harron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harron is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Harron isn't so interested in that idea.
Harron trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Harron is avoiding it.
Harron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harron thows a big elbow that misses.
Harron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Harron from controlling successfully.
Harron passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Harron is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is not content to let Harron control the position.
Harron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harron scoring well with a low kick there.
Harron tries to clinch
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Harron has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harron is trying to break free.
Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control.
Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Harron get back to his feet.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Harron. Harron gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson darts in and clinches Harron up against the cage.
Harron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Harron tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Harron working aggressively here.
Harron is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Harron to the mat. Harron regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Harron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson wanted to stand there but Harron had control of the position.
Robinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harron tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harron tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harron shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harron darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Harron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Harron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Harron.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Harron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Harron misses with a knee strike.
Harron trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harron into the cage.
Robinson is trying to trip Harron. He has hold of a leg but Harron is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harron striking from the bottom.
Harron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harron working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Harron trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Harron has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Harron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harron wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Harron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Harron tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Harron in close.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harron trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Harron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Harron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harron landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robinson is not content to let Harron control the position.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Harron.
Harron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harron wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Harron dodges it nicely.
Robinson decides to stand and escape the position.
Harron tries to clinch but Robinson moves away
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Robinson!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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