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Event:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
Bryan Robson really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ma Hu was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Robson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cannonier counters with a shoot takedown. Robson fights it but they end up in guard.
Cannonier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Robson pulls Cannonier in close to prevent any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position but Cannonier postures up.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson managing to control the position.
Robson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Cannonier trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robson pinned against the cage. Robson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Cannonier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cannonier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Robson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Robson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cannonier !
Cannonier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Robson fails to move to back control.
Robson trying to control but Cannonier is having none of it.
Robson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cannonier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SU2#
Robson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Robson pushes Cannonier up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannonier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robson can't get the takedown.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Robson.#T4#
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Robson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robson is pressed up against the cage. Cannonier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robson down to the mat. Robson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannonier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cannonier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robson wants to control from the top but Cannonier keeps moving.
Robson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cannonier is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Robson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Robson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robson is stalling in the full guard.
Cannonier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robson won't allow Cannonier to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Robson is looking for a kimura but Cannonier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robson to get the leverage.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Well, if Robson 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.
Cannonier is staying active underneath Robson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Robson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cannonier to get to his feet.
Cannonier wants to clinch#TD2#
and Robson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robson.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Bryan Robson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Cannonier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cannonier is trying to keep Robson in close.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Robson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robson as he avoids it easily.
Robson throws a fast counter high kick but Cannonier manages to duck under it in time.
Cannonier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cannonier stuffs the takedown.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannonier .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.#CL2#
Robson moves into range and clinches up with Cannonier .
Robson wants a takedown but no success here.
Cannonier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Cannonier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannonier needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Robson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cannonier 's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonier . Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Robson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cannonier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Robson working for a choke but Cannonier is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Cannonier takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Robson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Robson has the hooks in. Cannonier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Robson working for the choke.
Robson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Robson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cannonier doesn't escape.
Robson wants to control the position but Cannonier frees himself and scrambles - Robson manages to regain control in side control.
Cannonier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cannonier wants to control but Robson postures up.#T3##SU2#
Robson decides to stand back up. Robson steps back and let's Cannonier get back to his feet.
Robson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier avoids it really well and circles away.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Cannonier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Cannonier shoots in and gets a takedown into Robson's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cannonier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cannonier stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Cannonier controlling from the top position.
Robson pulls Cannonier in close to prevent any damage.
DJ Cannonier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cannonier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cannonier has Robson in his guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Robson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Brachial shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brachial gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brachial swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Brachial misses. #TD#
Brachial shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Robson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brachial defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brachial not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Robson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brachial defends it easily.
Brachial postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it. #SUB2#
Robson working for a triangle but Brachial defends it easily.
Robson keeping full guard, as Brachial tries to pass.
Brachial is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brachial is stalling in the full guard.
Brachial has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brachial preventing the sweep.
Brachial will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brachial controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Brachial moves into the clinch.
Brachial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson is working for takedown but Brachial is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brachial leaning against his opponent.
Robson prevents the takedown attempt.
Robson tries to work over Brachial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Brachial to work.
Brachial stalling the fight.
A short right from Brachial.
Robson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brachial is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Igor Brachial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Robson.#T4#
Brachial is stalling here.
#BC#
Brachial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brachial swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Brachial gets caught flat footed, as Robson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robson looks winded!
Robson preventing the sweep.
Brachial is pulling down on Robson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robson, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brachial throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Brachial dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brachial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brachial wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Brachial feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Robson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brachial is one step ahead there.
Brachial with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Brachial gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robson is defended easily by Brachial.
Brachial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brachial looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Brachial shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
Robson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brachial sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robson somewhat.
Brachial lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.#TD#
Brachial shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brachial showed some decent athleticism there.
Brachial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Brachial there. #T2#
Brachial wants to pass the guard but Robson is defending well.
Brachial is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Brachial.
Brachial tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brachial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Igor Brachial overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brachial lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brachial looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brachial trying to control the action but Robson is working from the bottom.
Robson won't allow Brachial to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brachial slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brachial doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Robson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robson. #BC2#
Robson breaks the clinch.
Brachial shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Brachial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brachial darts in looking for a takedown but Robson gets double underhooks and turns Brachial into the cage.
Brachial tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Robson closes the distance and pushes Brachial back into the cage.
Robson leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Brachial 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#
Brachial throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robson's waist but Robson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brachial off to one side.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brachial. #TD2#
Brachial gets caught flat footed, as Robson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Brachial manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Brachial. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson trying to land knees to the body.
Brachial fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brachial blocks a body shot from Robson. #T1#
Brachial tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brachial prevents it.
Brachial is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robson pushes Brachial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brachial is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson wants a takedown.
#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.
Brachial jumps guard but Robson stands there with Brachial around his waist. Brachial gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brachial fails to pull guard.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brachial gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brachial is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robson is defending well.
Robson tries to pull guard but Brachial won't allow it.
#TD#
Brachial manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Robson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Robson scores with a four punch combination!
Bryan Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brachial fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robson feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Brachial gets a double leg takedown into Robson's guard.
Brachial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brachial throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely. #T4#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Brachial from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robson looking for subs off his back but Brachial has passed one foot through into half guard.
Robson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brachial works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Robson.
I think Brachial 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Igor Brachial!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Igor Brachial!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Igor Brachial!
Igor Brachial wins by unanimous decision!
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