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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Robertson (ranked 4062 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaci Tiriaq (ranked 5317 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Robertson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaci Tiriaq!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson shoots in but Tiriaq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Tiriaq misses with some punches.
Tiriaq successfully pulls guard.
Tiriaq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiriaq, not yet.
Tiriaq keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Tiriaq pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiriaq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiriaq's guard.
Robertson is pushing down on Tiriaq's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiriaq is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiriaq is staying active underneath Robertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson throwing shots but Tiriaq is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiriaq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiriaq wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
Tiriaq wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiriaq wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Robertson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiriaq counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robertson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tiriaq off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiriaq closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiriaq lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tiriaq throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiriaq's guard. Nice move by Robertson!
Robertson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tiriaq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is pushing down on Tiriaq's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiriaq is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robertson is looking for a kimura here.
Tiriaq keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tiriaq wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
Tiriaq is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Tiriaq is looking to improve his position.
Tiriaq controlling the position well.
Tiriaq is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiriaq is doing well to control the position and prevent Robertson from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Robertson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Tiriaq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiriaq throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiriaq throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Tiriaq.
Tiriaq looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Tiriaq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiriaq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiriaq can do to turn this around?
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiriaq sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Tiriaq shows good takedown defense.
Rob Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiriaq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robertson is able to avoid easily.
Tiriaq stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiriaq bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robertson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiriaq slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson moves forwards but Tiriaq connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiriaq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiriaq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiriaq throws a leg kick but Robertson checks it.
Tiriaq closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiriaq slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.
Tiriaq takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiriaq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiriaq prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Tiriaq is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiriaq drops an elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiriaq is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiriaq is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has hold of Tiriaq's hands but Tiriaq slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robertson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiriaq scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tiriaq working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tiriaq working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tiriaq seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Tiriaq there.
Robertson is looking to escape.
Tiriaq scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robertson taking some punishment here, with Tiriaq in his half guard.
Tiriaq is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tiriaq working over Robertson with some ground and pound. Robertson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robertson has hold of Tiriaq's hands but Tiriaq slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiriaq lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiriaq working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiriaq connects with a nice short shot to Robertson's temple.
Robertson has hold of Tiriaq's hands but Tiriaq slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robertson has hold of Tiriaq's hands but Tiriaq slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiriaq scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robertson taking some punishment here, with Tiriaq in his half guard.
Tiriaq drops an elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiriaq connects with a nice short shot to Robertson's temple.
Tiriaq scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaci Tiriaq has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiriaq looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiriaq is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Tiriaq there.
Robertson is rocked!
Tiriaq drops an elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaci Tiriaq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tiriaq throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robertson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tiriaq finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiriaq working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Tiriaq postures up and lands a big shot to Robertson's brow.
Tiriaq scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiriaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiriaq wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiriaq is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiriaq's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiriaq controlling the position.
Tiriaq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Tiriaq trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiriaq wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiriaq has a closed guard, preventing Robertson from standing up.
Tiriaq controlling Robertson's posture.
Tiriaq looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiriaq, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiriaq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiriaq misses with a wild combination.
Robertson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiriaq swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson feinted with a counter takedown.
Tiriaq tries a low kick but Robertson avoids it.
Robertson attempts a counter takedown but Tiriaq avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Tiriaq as he checks the leg kick.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Tiriaq.
Robertson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiriaq pinned against the cage. Tiriaq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiriaq shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiriaq misses with a low kick.
Robertson connects with a body shot.
Tiriaq throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiriaq stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiriaq wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiriaq looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiriaq sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robertson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiriaq throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tiriaq is in Robertson's guard.
Tiriaq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Tiriaq working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiriaq distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tiriaq is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiriaq working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiriaq connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiriaq keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Tiriaq landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaci Tiriaq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiriaq 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaci Tiriaq!
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