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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Robertson (ranked 4471 p4p, 481 weight class) and Johnathon Ray (ranked 6200 p4p, 567 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnathon Ray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson thumps Ray with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Ray.
Robertson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ray connects with the punch.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Ray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Robertson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ray working aggressively here.
Robertson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Ray content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ray.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray is stalling here.
Robertson fails to pull guard.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Ray missing with knees to the body.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Robertson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ray has Robertson in his guard.
Robertson 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.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Ray wants to control the position but Robertson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnathon Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ray, as that shot connected.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Ray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson, which made it look bad.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Robertson backs off Ray throws a huge counter combo but Robertson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Rob Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertson has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray stands up and waves to Robertson to follow him.
Robertson tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Robertson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ray.
Robertson dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on Robertson's head and hops out.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Ray.
Ray connects with a body shot.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnathon Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray misses with the combination.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robertson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray gets tackled into the cage by Robertson. Robertson maintains the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Ray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robertson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ray is defending well.
Ray can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Ray swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson fails with the takedown.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ray.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Ray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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 tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Ray closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the cage.
Robertson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Ray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Ray lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson is looking for a counter combo.
Ray lands a head shot.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ray duly obliges.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ray avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray stalls.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Ray tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!
Ray lands with a nice body punch.
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands the left hand.
Ray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Ray catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Ray dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ray wants to counter the offense by Robertson and move into the clinch position.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ray defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Ray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Ray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Ray.
A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots in and bounces Ray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson postures up.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray scores with a shot to the body.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Ray leaves Robertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rob Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnathon Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathon Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathon Ray!
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RATING
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