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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Invader (ranked 5294 p4p, 498 weight class) and Dan Hazard (ranked 5479 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 The Island, Robin Invader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hazard with that takedown attempt.
Hazard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromInvader.
Invader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazard tries to avoid it but Invader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazard to the ground. Hazard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazard cracks Invader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Invader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hazard misses with a takedown attempt - Invader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Invader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazard's waist but Hazard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Invader off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazard or perhaps it was just good defense by Invader, which made it look bad.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hazard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invader has managed to clinch.
Hazard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Invader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hazard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader scoring with punches and elbows.
Invader staying calm.
Invader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Hazard tries to bench press Invader off him but Invader keeps the position.
Hazard prevents Invader from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invader looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Invader sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hazard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Invader is controlling him well.
Invader scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hazard wants to control but Invader postures up.
Invader working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Invader goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hazard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Invader's guard! Nice work there by Hazard!
Hazard wants to control from the top but Invader keeps moving.
Invader looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hazard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Invader is refusing to be controlled, as Hazard sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Invader to get to his feet.
Hazard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Invader pinned against the cage. Invader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Invader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Invader is breathing heavily.
Hazard shoots in for a takedown but Invader shows good takedown defense.
Hazard has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazard goes for a double leg but Invader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Invader continues to drive forward.
Invader gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Invader dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Invader.
Nice sprawl there from Hazard as Invader shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazard is defended easily by Invader.
Invader fails with the takedown.
Invader shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hazard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard is trying to escape the position but Invader is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Invader wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazard, who protects the arm well.
Hazard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader wants to take a breather but Hazard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Invader.
Hazard working for a triangle but Invader defends it easily.
Hazard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invader drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hazard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Invader has Hazard in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard content to stall in guard here.
Hazard wants to control from the top but Invader keeps moving.
Hazard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard wants to control from the top but Invader keeps moving.
Invader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazard is one step ahead there.
Hazard throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazard wants to control from the top but Invader keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hazard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazard dives in for a single leg takedown but Invader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hazard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hazard.
Hazard shoots in for a takedown but Invader shows good takedown defense.
Hazard fails to land the takedown.
Hazard shoots in for a takedown but Invader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazard tries to sprawl but Invader drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hazard has one foot on Invader's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Invader drives through and clinches with Hazard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Hazard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hazard fails with a takedown attempt.
Invader tries to counter with a takedown but Hazard is quick to defend against it.
Invader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hazard.
Invader tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hazard manages to circle out of the way.
Invader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazard rushes Invader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hazard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hazard.
Invader is trying to pull guard but Hazard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hazard is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Invader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hazard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazard tries for a takedown but Invader manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard successfully pulls guard.
Hazard being controlled here, momentarily.
Invader content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Invader pushes down on Hazard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Invader is looking for a kimura here.
Invader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Invader scores with a couple of nice shots.
Invader controlling the action here.
Hazard tries to roll over but Invader keeps him under control.
Hazard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hazard trying to hold on to Invader's head to control him but Invader postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazard is trying to stand up here but Invader is controlling him well.
Hazard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Invader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Invader chips away with some ground and pound.
Hazard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Invader throws a sloppy head kick and Hazard moves out of range easily.
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.
Hazard fails with a takedown attempt.
Invader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hazard trying to control the position.
Hazard wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Invader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Invader 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Invader!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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