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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Normand Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ryzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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167 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Normand Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryzon throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease. Robinson is looking to counter the offense by Ryzon and move into the clinch. Ryzon gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson pushes Ryzon off looking to stand but Ryzon dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Robinson wants to get back to full guard. Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Ryzon advancing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryzon is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryzon. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Ryzon advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ryzon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryzon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Ryzon fails with the takedown and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Ryzon fights it but they end up in guard. Ryzon looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. Robinson is working Ryzon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Robinson trying to control but Ryzon is working from the bottom. Ryzon is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ryzon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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. Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ryzon looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ryzon is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. Robinson stands up over Ryzon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ryzon has a closed guard, preventing Robinson from standing up. Robinson lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Normand Robinson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryzon misses with a combination
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryzon uses from the top position. Robinson has control of Ryzon's left arm, preventing Ryzon from doing any damage. Ryzon tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ryzon is breathing heavily. Robinson stands up from Ryzon's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryzon with a lazy takedown attempt and Robinson counters by clinching up. Robinson jumps guard but Ryzon stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryzon is defending well. Ryzon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Ryzon rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ryzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Normand Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryzon takes the fight into the clinch. Robinson pulls guard. Normand Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Robinson seems keen to control Ryzon's posture. Robinson looking to control.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard. Robinson wants to stand and escape but Ryzon is having none of it. Robinson is trying to hold Ryzon in close to prevent damage but Ryzon has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Ryzon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryzon is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer. Ryzon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well. Ryzon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Robinson tries to lock up and control but Ryzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ryzon wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. Ryzon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson wants to control but Ryzon is having none of it. Robinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Robinson wants to control but Ryzon is having none of it. Robinson reaches up and holds on to Ryzon to control the position. Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ryzon is stalling here but it's allowed Robinson to get half 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 Normand Robinson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryzon smiles and moves away.
Robinson stuffs the takedown. Ryzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away. Robinson feinted with a counter takedown. Ryzon fails with the takedown and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand. Normand Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson drives through and clinches with Ryzon against the cage.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Ryzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robinson avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryzon. Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ryzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ryzon has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ryzon controls the action.
Robinson is pushing Ryzon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ryzon stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryzon managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Robinson jumps guard and drags Ryzon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Robinson keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully. Robinson seems keen to control Ryzon's posture. Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ryzon passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Robinson keeping hold of Ryzon's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Robinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ryzon is on him like a limpet, forcing Robinson back against the cage. Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryzon blocks a body shot from Robinson. Ryzon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage. Robinson lands a shot to the body. Ryzon tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position. Robinson is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson pulls Ryzon into guard.
Ryzon throws a big right hand that misses. Robinson pulls Ryzon in to control the position. Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Robinson pulls Ryzon in close to prevent any damage. Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryzon on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Ryzon has passed into half guard.
Joe Ryzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Normand Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ground and pound from Ryzon.
And that's the end of the fight! Normand 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Robinson!
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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
27% |
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