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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Untempko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Untempko fails with the takedown.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Untempko moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robertson looking to throw knees to the head but Untempko is blocking nicely.
Untempko jumps guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robertson looking to throw knees to the head but Untempko is blocking nicely.
Robertson tries a knee to the head but Untempko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Untempko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbawa Untempko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robertson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Untempko shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Untempko jumps into guard, dragging Robertson to the mat.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Untempko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Untempko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Untempko shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.#T3#
Untempko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Untempko off to one side.
Untempko misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Robertson misses.
Untempko tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Untempko manages to avoid it.
Untempko wants to clinch but Robertson slips to the side
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Untempko tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Untempko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Untempko tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Untempko tries to clinch
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Untempko's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Untempko.
Untempko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Untempko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Untempko is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Untempko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Untempko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Untempko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robertson counters with a big head kick but Untempko shrugs it off. #CL#
Untempko moves into the clinch.
Untempko is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Untempko is trying to pull guard but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbawa Untempko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Robertson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mbawa Untempko has been cut.
Robertson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Untempko wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Untempko blocks it with crossed arms.
Untempko prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC2#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Untempko tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Untempko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Untempko misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Untempko has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Untempko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Untempko shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Untempko tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Robertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Untempko off the cage and back into range.
Untempko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Untempko throws a wild body kick that Robertson sees coming a mile off.
Untempko tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Untempko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Untempko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robertson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Untempko. That did some damage!#T3#
Untempko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Untempko has his takedown stuffed
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Untempko has a takedown stuffed.
Untempko shoots and misses
and Robertson counters with a head kick. That will keep Untempko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Untempko tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
#T4##CL#
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Untempko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Untempko is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robertson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Untempko blocks it with crossed arms.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Robertson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Untempko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robertson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Untempko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Untempko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Untempko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbawa Untempko'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Untempko dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Untempko is wise to it.
Untempko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Untempko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbawa Untempko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Untempko misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Untempko's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Untempko misses
and Robertson counters with a head kick.
Robertson lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Untempko dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Untempko tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Untempko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Untempko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson feints a jab promting Untempko to slip. Robertson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Untempko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Untempko moves to clinch but Robertson breaks away
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Untempko throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mbawa Untempko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Untempko looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robertson cracks Untempko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Untempko misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Untempko tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Untempko blocks a body shot from Robertson. #TD2#
Robertson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robertson manages to end up in side control.
Untempko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Robertson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson cracks Untempko with a big right hand but Untempko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Untempko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Robertson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbawa Untempko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Robertson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Untempko to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Robertson!
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Event:
JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Leofwine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robertson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leofwine throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Leofwine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leofwine misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Leofwine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice cross by Leofwine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leofwine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leofwine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Leofwine throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Leofwine.
Leofwine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taskill Leofwine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leofwine.
Robertson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leofwine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Leofwine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Leofwine avoids it with no problem.
Leofwine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Robertson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leofwine.
Leofwine misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson is stalling here.
Robertson lands an elbow that stopped Leofwine in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Taskill Leofwine has been cut.
Leofwine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leofwine blocking some punches.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robertson. #T3#
Robertson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Leofwine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leofwine misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leofwine throws a shot to the body.
Leofwine scores with a shot to the body.
Leofwine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robertson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leofwine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.#T4#
Leofwine lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leofwine misses the target.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leofwine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leofwine throws a hook to the side of Robertson's head but Robertson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leofwine lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leofwine misses with a few strikes there.
Leofwine is looking to wear down Robertson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Leofwine. Beautiful body shot.
Leofwine throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Leofwine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taskill Leofwine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taskill Leofwine's cut.
That's time! Leofwine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leofwine blocks it well.
Robertson throws a body punch but Leofwine moves out of range.
Leofwine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leofwine throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Leofwine misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leofwine misses with a wild body shot.
Leofwine lands a jab-cross combination.
Taskill Leofwine is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leofwine.
#T1#
Leofwine misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Leofwine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taskill Leofwine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leofwine thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Leofwine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leofwine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leofwine throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leofwine's knee momentarily.
Leofwine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leofwine throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Leofwine misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Robertson slips a straight right by Leofwine.
Robertson wants to counter with a clinch but Leofwine pushes him away.
Leofwine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leofwine lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leofwine throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leofwine lands a nice shot to the body.
Robertson moves out of range as Leofwine strikes.
Robertson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leofwine with a body shot.
Leofwine throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Leofwine's belly button to the back.
Leofwine closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Leofwine cracks Robertson with a good jab.
Robertson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leofwine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leofwine.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leofwine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leofwine throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Leofwine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Leofwine.
Leofwine throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
A cross from Leofwine lands.#T4#
Leofwine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leofwine.
Robertson counters with a body kick.
Leofwine misses with a body shot
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Leofwine jabs at Robertson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leofwine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leofwine misses with a body shot.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson wants to counter with a clinch but Leofwine pushes him away.
Leofwine throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taskill Leofwine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taskill Leofwine's cut.
That's time! Leofwine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leofwine.
Robertson takes a swing at Leofwine's ribcage but misses.
Leofwine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson throws a counter combo.
Leofwine misses with a looping right.
Leofwine tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Leofwine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Leofwine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leofwine throws a body shot but no joy.
Leofwine takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Robertson tests Leofwine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Leofwine. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leofwine misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leofwine lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Leofwine throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
And Robertson responds with a good body kick, but Leofwine manages to step out the way in time.
Leofwine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Leofwine throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leofwine throws a poor cross that misses
and Robertson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leofwine's knee momentarily.
Leofwine swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson flicks out a counter leg kick but Leofwine steps away.
Leofwine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leofwine throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson fakes the leg kick and cracks Leofwine in the body.
Leofwine throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leofwine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Leofwine misses with a wild combination.
Robertson thinks about the counter body kick.
Leofwine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leofwine misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
Leofwine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a nice body kick.
Leofwine slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leofwine manages to avoid it.
As Robertson looks to move away, Leofwine throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.#T4#
Robertson staying out of range there.
No joy there for Leofwine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leofwine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robertson doesn't seem bothered though.
Leofwine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Leofwine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leofwine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leofwine.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Leofwine avoids it with no problem.
Leofwine throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taskill Leofwine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leofwine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taskill Leofwine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leofwine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taskill Leofwine!
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Event:
Proving Grounds 2
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lizard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lizard throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lizard throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
A little jabbing left from Robertson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lizard misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Lizard avoids it with no problem.
Lizard scores with a hook.
Lizard lands a slapping body shot.
Lizard throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lizard thinking.
Lizard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lizard sends Robertson down but not out. Lizard dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Robertson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Lizard decides to stand back up. Lizard steps back and let's Robertson get back to his feet.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lizard finish him?
Robertson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lizard swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Lizard!
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Event:
JBL 10 Brayden vs Point
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Overlord misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Overlord lands a jab to the head.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Overlord cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Overlord closes the distance but Robertson moves to the side
and Robertson counters with a nice kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overlord.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overlord.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Overlord gets in close and tags Robertson with a short punch that almost sends Robertson to the mat! Oh Robertson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Overlord, trying to create some distance but Overlord rushes him, striking wildly and Robertson goes down! The referee tackles Overlord into the cage to end the fight! Overlord is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gentlemen Overlord!
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Event:
JBL Black Friday
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Ray down.
Ray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ray off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Ray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Ray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robertson!
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Ray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robertson tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position. #T3#
Robertson wants to control but Ray postures up.#SUB#
Ray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robertson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robertson is not content to let Ray control the position. #SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands a head kick. Ray smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Ray seems unphased.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Ray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Robertson is quick to defend against it.
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robertson.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Robertson forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray blocks the elbow strike.
Ray avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Ray tries to pull guard but Robertson won't allow it.
Ray fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Robertson is quick to defend against it.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ray blocks a jab.
Ray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robertson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Ray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson lands a right hook to the body.
Robertson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ray slips a straight right by Robertson.#T3#
Ray slips a straight right by Robertson.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robertson throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Ray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Ray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Robertson!
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Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Robertson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Robertson counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Robertson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.#T1#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Robertson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Robertson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Robertson!#REVB##T3#
Robertson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
An elbow from Robertson crashes against the mat.
Robertson is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robertson working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Robertson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Robertson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Robertson scoring with punches and elbows.
Robertson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Robertson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Robertson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Robertson scoring with strikes.
Robertson throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Robertson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Robertson scoring with strikes.
Robertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robertson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Robertson.
Robertson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robertson laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Robertson.
Joe Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robertson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Robertson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Robertson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robertson lands a head kick!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robertson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a solid body kick.
Robertson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Robertson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robertson scores with a head kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Robertson throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Robertson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Robertson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Robertson throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robertson.
Robertson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Robertson throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobertson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Robertson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Robertson cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crunch! Robertson slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Robertson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#CL2#
Robertson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Robertson scores with a knee to the head.
Robertson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robertson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Johnson throws a strike but Robertson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joe Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson landing a few strikes.
Bob Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Robertson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Kostov tries to clinch but Robertson moves away
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Robertson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kostov has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a body kick.
Kostov shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobertson.
Kostov misses with a double jab.
It appears Robertson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Koceto Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kostov tries to get set, Robertson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostov shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson throws a counter high kick but Kostov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bob Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koceto Kostov.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Kostov shoots in and drives through. Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson tries to counter by clinching up but Kostov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostov has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kostov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kostov looks winded!
No luck for Kostov with that takedown attempt.
Robertson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kostov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Kostov ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobertson.#CL2#
Kostov gets a clinch.
Kostov tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostov drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Robertson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Koceto Kostov has been cut.
Robertson lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Kostov is rocked!
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Kostov is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson has Kostov pressed against the cage. He pushes Kostov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Robertson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kostov crashing to the floor! Robertson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kostov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Robertson!
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Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Oconnor dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Oconnor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson as he jumps to the side.
Oconnor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oconnor circles away quickly and effectively.
Oconnor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robertson avoids it.
Bob Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Oconnor moves his leg out of the way.
Oconnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oconnor counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Oconnor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robertson misses with some punches.
Robertson has Oconnor pushed against the cage.
Oconnor is trying to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling him.#T1#
Oconnor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Oconnor gets control of Robertson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oconnor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Oconnor blocks nicely.
Oconnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Oconnor looking to control.
Robertson postures up in Oconnor's guard and throws a big left but Oconnor blocks it.
Oconnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oconnor trying to strike off his back.
Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oconnor wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oconnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oconnor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Robertson working some strikes from top position.
Oconnor keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Oconnor is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Oconnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oconnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Oconnor has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Oconnor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oconnor is breathing heavily.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oconnor's guard.
Oconnor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
Oconnor trying to control here.
Robertson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robertson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Oconnor is having none of it.
Robertson throwing shots but Oconnor is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oconnor's head.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oconnor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robertson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Robertson looks to land a strike but Oconnor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oconnor is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oconnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oconnor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oconnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oconnor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Oconnor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson feints a jab promting Oconnor to slip. Robertson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oconnor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Oconnor counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson works over Oconnor's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oconnor shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oconnor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oconnor counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Robertson clinches up with Oconnor and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oconnor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Oconnor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oconnor is trying to pull guard but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Oconnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oconnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Oconnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robertson obliges.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Oconnor's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Oconnor trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Oconnor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oconnor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oconnor is fighting to break Robertson's control of his arms but Robertson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Oconnor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson seems keen to control Oconnor's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Oconnor jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Oconnor around his waist. Oconnor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robertson. #CUT2#
It looks like Brett Oconnor has been cut.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robertson lands an elbow inside.
Robertson misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robertson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oconnor blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robertson works on Oconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
Oconnor is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oconnor blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Oconnor pulls guard successfully.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oconnor has wrist control.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Oconnor controlling the position.
Oconnor controls Robertson momentarily but Robertson frees himself.
Robertson is fighting to break Oconnor's control of his arms but Oconnor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Robertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oconnor has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robertson postures up and lands a big shot to Oconnor's brow.
Oconnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oconnor is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Oconnor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Oconnor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Oconnor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robertson uses from the top position.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oconnor has wrist control.
Robertson pushing down on Oconnor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oconnor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson is looking to stall here but Oconnor recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson stands and throws Oconnor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson cracks Oconnor with a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Robertson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oconnor is trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oconnor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Robertson trying to control the action but Oconnor is working from the bottom.
Oconnor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oconnor.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oconnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oconnor keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oconnor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oconnor working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Robertson drives through and clinches with Oconnor against the cage.
Robertson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oconnor blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Oconnor is rocked!
Robertson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Oconnor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oconnor takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Robertson lands a big right hand that drops Oconnor! The killer instinct kicks in and Robertson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Robertson!
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