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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Robertsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robertsson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Robertsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Robertsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robertsson is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robertsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robertsson avoids it.
Robertsson avoids the head kick by Machado.
Robertsson tries to clinch up
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Robertsson. #CL2#
Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robertsson has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson wants a takedown.
#T1#
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Robertsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson looking for a takedown. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.#TD2#
Robertsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robertsson is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Robertsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado controlling the position for now.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Robertsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertsson.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado controlling the position.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Machado has his hands on Robertsson's head, controlling the position.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robertsson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Robertsson persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertsson trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado keeps Robertsson under control for a moment.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertsson defends it well.
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertsson is holding on for now.
Robertsson tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Robertsson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Robertsson defends it. #T1#
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robertsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robertsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson controlling Machado's posture.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado pushing down on Robertsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertsson is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy.
Robertsson is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robertsson to the mat! Robertsson manages to get full guard. #T4#
Robertsson has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Robertsson is keeping the position.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robertsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robertsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robertsson! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robertsson wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertsson.
Robertsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Robertsson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Robertsson's head and hops out.
Robertsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
#TD2#
Robertsson has Machado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robertsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Machado tumbling to the mat - Robertsson dives into Machado's guard.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertsson controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado wants to hit a sweep here but Robertsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Machado tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.#T3#
Robertsson tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
Robertsson is looking to stall here but Machado recovers full guard.
Machado looking to control.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Machado has gone for a leg lock! Robertsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado's guard.#REVB#
Machado trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Robertsson.
I think Robertsson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'. |
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Event:
PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern digs a good body shot into Robertsson's ribs.#TD#
Robertsson gets a double leg takedown into Stern's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robertsson pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stern sprawls well. Stern wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Robertsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Robertsson prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Robertsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertsson is working away from the top position though.
Stern is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robertsson is staying active.
Stern is trying to stand up here but Robertsson is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Robertsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Robertsson taking a breather here.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertsson working away.#T3#
Stern tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertsson gets to mount! Stern was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Stern that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stern tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.#T4#
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern wants to try and get back to his feet.
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
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#
Robertsson wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Robertsson's knee but Robertsson avoids it well.
Robertsson throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern takes a swing at Robertsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Robertsson rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Robertsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stern regains guard.
Robertsson 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. #T1#
Robertsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern trying to control the position.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stern isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertsson stacks Stern on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robertsson!
Stern looking for a sweep but Robertsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away. #T2#
Stern is trying to stand.
Stern is looking to improve his position but Robertsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stern working a defensive guard but Robertsson passes into half guard.
Robertsson stops Stern from getting back to his feet.
Robertsson trying to control the pace.
Robert Robertsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Stern trying to hold on to Robertsson's head to control him but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stern tries to roll over but Robertsson keeps him under control.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.
Robertsson prevents Stern from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Stern is looking to escape.
Well, if Robertsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robertsson is pressing down on Stern's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stern is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern is trying to control but Robertsson manages to pass to mount!
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertsson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stern delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Robertsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stern's guard.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertsson won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern looking to control.
Robertsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Stern is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Robertsson tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a body kick that misses.
Robertsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robertsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertsson.
Stern gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Robertsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling his opponent.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern wants to control but Robertsson is having none of it.#T4#
Stern can't escape the position.
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from mount.
Stern regains half guard.
Robert Robertsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping control of the position.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Robertsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertsson, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
In his post fight interview, Robert Robertsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertsson if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Johns lands a left and a right that send Robertsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Johns thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.#CL#
Johns forces Robertsson back against the cage and clinches.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertsson tries for a takedown but Johns manages to get underhooks.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
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!
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johns after a bit of a struggle.
Johns stops a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson wants a takedown.
#T1#
Robertsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robertsson avoids a kick to the body.
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Robertsson pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Johns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robertsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertsson.
Johns stuns Robertsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertsson looks winded!
Robertsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johns ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Robertsson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Johns! |
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Event:
GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustavsson throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Robertsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throws a body punch but Robertsson moves out of range.
A big left from Gustavsson misses.
Robertsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Gustavsson sends Robertsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gustavsson is motioning to the referee to let Robertsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustavsson misses with a shot to the body
and Robertsson counters with a series of strikes. Gustavsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustavsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Gustavsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robertsson! Gustavsson lets Robertsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Robertsson is rocked!#T1#
A big left from Gustavsson misses.
Robertsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Robertsson tries to clinch up but Gustavsson circles away and keeps his distance.
As Robertsson backs off Gustavsson throws a huge counter combo but Robertsson manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Gustavsson. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Gustavsson lands a big uppercut and Robertsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robertsson looks OK. Gustavsson waves Robertsson back to his feet!
Oh Robertsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Robert Robertsson's cut is getting worse.
Robertsson leaves his chin hanging out and Gustavsson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Robertsson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivern Gustavsson!
Ivern Gustavsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spinning Fire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Robertsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Robertsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fire sprawls well initially but Robertsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fire (0) vs (2) Robertsson
Robertsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robertsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fire.#T1#
Fire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robertsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robertsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fire keeping full guard, as Robertsson tries to pass.
Fire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Robertsson is looking to advance position but Fire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fire (4) vs (2) Robertsson
Fire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertsson stops Fire from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Robertsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Fire is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robertsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robertsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (4) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Fire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Robertsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Robertsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Robertsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Fire controlling the position.
Robertsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertsson trying to control the pace. #T9#
Fire is staying active underneath Robertsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fire is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertsson controlling the action here.
Fire wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fire is working hard here to advance position.
Robertsson wants to control but Fire is keeping him busy.
Robertsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fire is looking to improve his position.
Robertsson controlling the action here. #T11#
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire is pulling down on Robertsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertsson, at least for the moment.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertsson trying to move into half guard but instead Fire has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Fire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robertsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (6) Robertsson
Robertsson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Robertsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Fire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fire being controlled here, momentarily.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fire gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fire takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Madness 50
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tests Robertsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Robertsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Robertsson down.
Robertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by McGuire.
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertsson tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire. #CL2#
Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertsson pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Robertsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire letting Robertsson take a breather here.
Robertsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Robertsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Robertsson slowing the pace effectively.
Robertsson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Robertsson is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Robertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Robertsson tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Robertsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Robertsson blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught napping as Robertsson dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Robertsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#T2#
Robertsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertsson prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire 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.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Robert Robertsson's cut even more.#T3#
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Robertsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
Robertsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire connects with the punch.#KD#
McGuire cracks Robertsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robertsson to stand back up!#ROC#Robertsson is rocked!
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertsson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?#CL2#
Robertsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertsson seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertsson throws out the jab.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2#
Robertsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Robertsson is now in McGuire's guard.
Robertsson is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Robertsson cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
Robertsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T5#
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertsson trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertsson. #T6##CL2#
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertsson misses with some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertsson controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robertsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#The cut above Robert Robertsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robertsson shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Robertsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Robertsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertsson.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Robertsson avoids it well.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertsson's sensitive parts. #T7#
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
McGuire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertsson's head backwards.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robertsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Robertsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Robertsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Robertsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#Robert Robertsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T8#
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertsson wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertsson looks to clinch
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Robertsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralph McGuire!
After the big win, Ralph McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Warrior Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertsson digs a right hand into Davidson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davidson's gas tank.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Robertsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Robertsson pushes Davidson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertsson's elbow.
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. Robertsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson prevents Robertsson from breaking the clinch.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertsson's elbow. #TD2#
Robertsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Davidson regains guard.
Davidson is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Davidson is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Davidson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertsson postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Robertsson works over Davidson with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertsson.
Robertsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Davidson is controlling Robertsson's posture.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Davidson is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidson is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
Davidson prevents Robertsson from improving his position.#T3#
Davidson trying to control from Robertsson's half guard. Robertsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Robertsson is looking to stand up but Davidson isn't so interested in that idea.
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
Davidson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson is pulling down on Davidson's head to control his posture.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davidson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Robertsson keeps it at a distance.
Robert Robertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Davidson lands a jab to Robertsson's midsection.
Robertsson loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Davidson tries to counter by clinching up but Robertsson breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertsson takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Davidson tries to clinch but Robertsson moves out of range.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Robertsson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Robertsson gets a clinch.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Davidson. #TD2#
Robertsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson pulls Robertsson in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Davidson controls Robertsson momentarily but Robertsson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Robertsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson slips nicely into half guard.
Robertsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertsson lands a nice short elbow.
Robertsson working Davidson over with strikes.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
Davidson taking some punishment here, with Robertsson in his half guard.
Robertsson 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.
Davidson is looking to improve his position.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson has hold of Robertsson's hands but Robertsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
Luke Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Davidson gets back to full guard.
Robertsson postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it. #T2#
Robertsson stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson trying to control the position here.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Robertsson distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davidson is pulling down on Robertsson's head to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Luke Davidson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Robertsson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Davidson covers up, he's hurt! Robertsson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Robertsson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Robertsson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Robertsson gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Robertsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertsson gets back to full guard.
Robertsson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertsson circles away.
Robertsson tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Silva.#CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to work over Robertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertssons head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertsson's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robertsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertsson. #T3#
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Robertsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robertsson is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Robertsson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to work over Robertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Robertsson.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva. #TD2#
Robertsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.#T1#
Robertsson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Robertsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Robertsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Robertsson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertsson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Robertsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertsson, not yet.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving. #T3#
Robertsson is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Robertsson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Robertsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva moves to clinch but Robertsson breaks away #TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Robertsson throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertsson's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva won't allow Robertsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Robertsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertsson can do to turn this around?
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily.
Robertsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Robertsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertsson. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Robertsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Robertsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Robertsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to control Robertsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Robertsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robertsson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertsson's back!
Robertsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robertsson is keeping busy.
Silva controlling from the back.
Robertsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free. #T4#
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva keeps control of the position as Robertsson tries to break free.
Silva has good solid back control here.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Silva!
Felix Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Madness 35 Camoran vs Krylov
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Maxwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Robertsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maxwell's guard.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to hit a switch here but Robertsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maxwell there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away. #T1#
Maxwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robertsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robertsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Oh Maxwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertsson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Maxwell! More shots from Robertsson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 20
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#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.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertsson. #CL#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Robertsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Robertsson successfully pulls guard.
Robertsson trying to strike off his back.
Robertsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson has a closed guard, preventing De Souza from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
De Souza trying to control but Robertsson is working from the bottom.
De Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Souza lands a nice hook to Robertsson's body. Robertsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Robertsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Souza looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
De Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Robertsson moves into the clinch.
De Souza trying to control the position but instead, Robertsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Souza into the cage.
De Souza working hard to break the clinch.
De Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Robertsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robertsson keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving. #T3#
Robertsson wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
De Souza trying to control but Robertsson is working from the bottom.
Robertsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertsson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Souza wants to control but Robertsson passes easily into half guard.
Robertsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robertsson works his way into side control.
De Souza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
De Souza taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Souza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Souza is trying to improve his position.
Robertsson working the head with strikes.
De Souza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Robertsson working the ground and pound.
Robertsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Souza tries to improve position but can't.
Robertsson controls the position.
Robertsson working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robertsson cracks De Souza with a big elbow.
Robertsson cracks De Souza with a big elbow.
De Souza tries to buck Robertsson off but Robertsson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Robertsson dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Robertsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Souza pinned against the cage. De Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Robertsson closes the distance and pushes De Souza back into the cage.#T1#
De Souza is looking to control Robertsson's arms but Robertsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Souza has his back to the cage.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Robertsson pulls guard successfully.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza wanted to stand there but Robertsson had control of the position.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson scores with a short punch from the bottom.#T2#
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.
Robertsson punching from the bottom.
Robertsson keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Robertsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robert Robertsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertsson is working hard here to advance position.
Robertsson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Robertsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza trying to control but Robertsson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Robertsson keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Robertsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard. #REVR#
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Souza's head.#T3#
De Souza is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
De Souza has momentary wrist control but Robertsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robertsson distracts De Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robertsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Souza wants to improve his position but instead Robertsson has moved into half guard.
Robertsson trying to control the pace.
Robertsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robertsson lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Robertsson there.
De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Robertsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robertsson slips a nice elbow through De Souza's hands, connecting with De Souza's forehead.#T4#
Robertsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robertsson lands strikes from half guard.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robertsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robertsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robertsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard but Robertsson has passed into side control.
Robertsson scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Robertsson closes the distance and pushes De Souza back into the cage.
De Souza tries to stall but Robertsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
De Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Robertsson has closed the distance and engaged De Souza in a clinch.
De Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Souza leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robertsson as De Souza tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza tries a body shot but Robertsson blocks it.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD#
Robertsson pulls De Souza into guard.
De Souza wants to stand but Robertsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard. #REVR#
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertsson controlling from the top position.
De Souza is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Robertsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Robertsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Souza wants to improve his position but instead Robertsson has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertsson in particular looking to stall.
De Souza wants to control but Robertsson is keeping busy.
Robertsson prevents De Souza from improving his position.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Robertsson working the head and body with strikes.
Robertsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza trying to hold on to Robertsson's head to control him but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Robertsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Robertsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertsson lands a nice short elbow.
Robertsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Souza trying to control but Robertsson postures up.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard but Robertsson has mounted him!
Robertsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
De Souza is still in real trouble! Can Robertsson finish him?
Robertsson cracks De Souza with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
After the fight, Robert Robertsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness 25 Ribbit vs McKenna 2
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Robertsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Robertsson wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Robertsson tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Robertsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertsson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Robertsson is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva trying to pass the guard but Robertsson defending well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertsson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertsson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Robertsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robertsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Robertsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Robertsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Robertsson gets back to half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Robertsson is having none of it.
Robertsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertsson's back!
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Robertsson scoring with strikes.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Robertsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Silva prevents Robertsson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sanctuary, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson is stalling in the full guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertsson.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Robertsson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva tries to control but Robertsson wriggling away.
Robertsson tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back! #T3#
Good control from Silva.
Robertsson trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Robertsson can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Robertsson tries to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Robertsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robertsson just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Robertsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Robertsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robertsson on the side of the head.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.#BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Felix Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertsson with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Silva misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Robertsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Robertsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva sets himself, and Robertsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robertsson.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Robertsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Robertsson slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2##TD2#
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep here but Robertsson controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertsson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Robertsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Robertsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Robertsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva trying to control here.
Robertsson working Silva over with strikes.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertsson controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Silva!
Felix Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Madness 19 Ribbitt vs McKenna
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Vanorden scores with a nice strike.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Vanorden scores with the left hand. Robertsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robertsson walks into a jab.
Vanorden lands a jab to Robertsson's midsection.
Robertsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Robertsson clinches up with Vanorden and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action.
#BC2#
Vanorden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanorden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.#T2#
Vanorden is pawing at Robertsson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Robertsson's nose. Robertsson is badly hurt! Vanorden pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Robertsson tries desperately to hold on but Vanorden is relentless in his assault! As Robertsson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vanorden away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Robertsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robertsson.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Robertsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Williams is wriggling around but Robertsson manages to pass to half guard.
Williams wants to stand back up but Robertsson manages to pass into side control.
Robertsson is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robertsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertsson on the ground.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Robertsson drags him back down.
Robertsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams pushes Robertsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robertsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Robertsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Robertsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
A big shot lands for Robertsson! That's hurt Williams! Will he recover? Robertsson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavish falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Robertsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McTavish wants to stand back up but Robertsson manages to pass into side control.
McTavish is trying to control Robertsson's posture but Robertsson avoids it.
McTavish is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertsson connects with a decent elbow.
Robertsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertsson landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson lands a nice forearm strike.
McTavish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertsson on the ground.
Robertsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robertsson scores with punches from side control. #T1#
McTavish seems a little lost for a moment, as Robertsson dominates the positioning.
Robertsson lands some shots froms side control.
Robertsson working the ground and pound.
McTavish is being controlled here.
McTavish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Robertsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robertsson lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
McTavish is rocked!
Robertsson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McTavish looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Robertsson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertsson sprawls well. He's pushed Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Robertsson pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Robertsson counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robertsson prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robertsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson postures up.
#T1#
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robertsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robertsson distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Robertsson scoring with strikes.
Robertsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Robertsson working the ground and pound.
Robertsson looks up at the clock and then as Khan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan tries to improve position but can't.
Khan wants to control but Robertsson postures up.
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
Robertsson working the ground and pound.
Robertsson working away.
Robertsson working the head with strikes.
Robertsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Robertsson is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Khan is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Robertsson knocks Khan out cold with a massive hammerfist! Robertsson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#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.#CL2#
Robertsson instigates a clinch.
Kouhmagannou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robertsson is defending well.#TD2#
Robertsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kouhmagannou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kouhmagannou looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robertsson is defending well. Kouhmagannou quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robertsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kouhmagannou celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shabady Kouhmagannou!
After the fight, Shabady Kouhmagannou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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