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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven is looking to land body kicks.
Robson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Craven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Craven.
Craven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Craven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Craven throws a series of punches but Robson avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robson defends it nicely.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Robson clinches up against the cage.
Craven has Robson pressed against the cage, preventing Robson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Craven pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Craven pushes a forearm under Robson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Robson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Penajan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robson is trying to defend but Penajan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like Penajan is going to stand back up.
Robson wants to improve his position but Penajan is controlling well.
Penajan trying to control the pace.
Penajan prevents Robson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penajan wants to advance to full mount but Robson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Penajan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penajan wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position.
Penajan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Penajan moves into range and clinches up with Robson.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penajan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Penajan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penajan tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Penajan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penajan gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Penajan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penajan as he avoids it easily.
Penajan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robson.
Preman Penajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Robson.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Penajan takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Robson is trying to drag Penajan to the mat but Penajan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penajan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penajan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.#TD2#
Robson jumps into guard, dragging Penajan to the mat.
#SUB2#
Robson working for a triangle but Penajan defends it easily.
Penajan forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Penajan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robson defending well though.
Robson taking some punishment here, with Penajan in his half guard.
Penajan wants to get back to his feet.
Robson is trying to maintain the position but Penajan is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penajan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robson pushes Penajan off looking to stand but Penajan dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preman Penajan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penajan throws a hook but Robson blocks it.#TD#
Penajan drives through with a takedown into Robson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson pulls Penajan in close to his closed guard and prevents Penajan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Penajan trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penajan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penajan passes Robson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Penajan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robson is trying to maintain the position but Penajan is very close to passing his half guard.
Penajan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penajan slows the pace down in half guard.
Penajan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penajan 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. #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.#SUB#
Penajan is working for a submission of some sort.
Penajan drops an elbow to the side of Robson's head.
Robson wants to get back to his feet.
Penajan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Penajan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Penajan misses the shot to the body.
Penajan throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Robson shoots in for a takedown but Penajan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robson is defended easily by Penajan.
Robson is breathing heavily.
Penajan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penajan stuffs the takedown attempt from Robson. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.
Preman Penajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Robson.#CL#
Penajan clinches.
Robson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4##TD#
Penajan drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Penajan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penajan wants to stand but Robson is controlling the position. #SUB#
Penajan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penajan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preman Penajan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penajan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Robson as Penajan shoots in.#CL#
Penajan clinches up against the cage.
Penajan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Penajan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Robson gets tackled into the cage by Penajan. Penajan maintains the clinch.
Robson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penajan has Robson pressed against the cage, preventing Robson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Penajan to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Robson gets control of Penajan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robson controls Penajan momentarily but Penajan frees himself. #SUB2#
Robson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Penajan wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Penajan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Penajan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robson, up you get!
Penajan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robson defends it nicely.#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.
Penajan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preman Penajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robson is defended easily by Penajan.
Robson shoots in looking for a takedown. Penajan tries to sprawl out of it but Robson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penajan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Penajan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Penajan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Penajan throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Penajan 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.
Penajan passes Robson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robson is staying active underneath Penajan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robson won't allow Penajan to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Penajan decides to stand and escape the position.
Penajan shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
Robson slips a straight right by Penajan.
Robson tries to clinch there but Penajan circles away.
#TD2#
Penajan tries to sprawl but Robson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Penajan is trying to escape back to his feet but Robson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Penajan is pushing Robson's head away, looking to escape. Robson manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penajan is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobby Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preman Penajan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson grinds an elbow into Penajan's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preman Penajan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penajan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preman Penajan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Robson's head.#TD#
Robson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain pushes Robson off but Robson dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Robson is dominant here and he's now got Cain's back!
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Robson is looking for the choke from the back position but Cain is controlling his hands well.
Robson controls the position.
Cain is trying to get back to his feet but Robson has full control of the position and if anything, Cain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cain avoids the strikes from Robson. #SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish.
Cain wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Robson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish. #SUB#
Robson working for a choke but Cain is defending well.
Robson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cain doesn't escape.
Cain wants to escape the position.
Robson missing with punches from the back.
Cain covering up well under a series of strikes from Robson. #SUB#
Robson tightening his grip on Cain, looking for the choke.
Cain is trying to break free.
#T3#
Cain has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Robson.
Robson controlling well, preventing Cain from escaping the position.
Robson has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Robson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cain covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
Cain is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish.
Cain tries to roll but Robson sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robson working for the choke.
Cain is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson doesn't have the hooks in and Cain manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Robson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Robson misses with a hook
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Robson backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but Robson manages to avoid it all.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobby Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Cain looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
Robson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
A jab from Cain does it's job there.
Cain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Robson rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Robson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robson's guard.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robson is keeping the position for now.
Cain wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position. #T2#
Robson has his hands on Cain's head, controlling the position.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cain avoids a kick to the body.
Cain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cain throws a combination that misses
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Cain swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Robson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain lands with a nice body punch. #T3##CL#
Robson drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
#TD#
Robson pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES#
Robson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cain presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Robson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Bobby Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robson has Cain pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robson.
Robson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cain tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Robson darts in and clinches Cain up against the cage.#TD#
Robson manages to pull guard.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Robson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cain defends well.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson is adopting a defensive guard.
Cain wants to get up but he can't break Robson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Robson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cain wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rain Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robson darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Robson into the cage.
Cain throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Cain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Robson clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
Robson is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cain's efforts to push away.#BC#
Robson breaks the clinch.
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cain throws a combination. Robson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cain defends well and Robson ends up having to push Cain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Cain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a shot to the body.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rain Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cain lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robson backs up against the cage.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robson eats them both and turns towards Cain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cain lands with a cross.
Cain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robson.
Rain Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robson off to one side.
Cain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bobby Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Robson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rain Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cain 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Rain Cain wins by unanimous decision!
Rain Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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