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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Strahm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strahm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Strahm with a jab.
Strahm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strahm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Mathias Strahm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson dives in and grabs Strahm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strahm pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Strahm catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strahm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strahm cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Strahm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Strahm. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strahm scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Strahm is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Robinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson is out cold! Strahm holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathias Strahm! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Von Kaufmann looking to score a takedown here. Robinson is defending well but Von Kaufmann drives through and ends up in Robinson's guard.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kaufmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Von Kaufmann from controlling successfully.
Von Kaufmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kaufmann won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kaufmann is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Von Kaufmann shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kaufmann steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.#CL2#
Von Kaufmann rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kaufmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Kaufmann prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Von Kaufmann pulls guard.
Von Kaufmann pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Von Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Kaufmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson wants to stand but Von Kaufmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kaufmann is keeping the position for now.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Kaufmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Von Kaufmann moved away.
Von Kaufmann wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Von Kaufmann shows good takedown defense.
Von Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
James Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Von Kaufmann.#TD2#
Von Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Von Kaufmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Von Kaufmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Kaufmann looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Kaufmann prevents it.
Von Kaufmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
#T4#
Von Kaufmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Kaufmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robinson to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Von Kaufmann has Robinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Kaufmann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robinson tumbling to the mat - Von Kaufmann dives into Robinson's guard.
Robinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Von Kaufmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robinson to keep the fight standing.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Von Kaufmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Kaufmann circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Robinson 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#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Kaufmann but Von Kaufmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Kaufmann tries to counter with a clinch but Robinson shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Robinson pushes Von Kaufmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kaufmann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Von Kaufmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Kaufmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Kaufmann throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Von Kaufmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Kaufmann lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Von Kaufmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Kaufmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Von Kaufmann from controlling successfully.
Von Kaufmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Kaufmann is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Kaufmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Kaufmann stops Robinson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Kaufmann with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Kaufmann is defending well for now.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Von Kaufmann won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kaufmann fails to pull guard.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Kaufmann smiles and moves away.
Von Kaufmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Von Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Kaufmann gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Von Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Von Kaufmann is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Von Kaufmann.
Von Kaufmann shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Von Kaufmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Kaufmann defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Von Kaufmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Kaufmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Kaufmann has double underhooks.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Kaufmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Kaufmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Von Kaufmann breaks the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Kaufmann sprawls well. Von Kaufmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Kaufmann stuffs the takedown.
Von Kaufmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Robinson rushes Von Kaufmann and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but Von Kaufmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Von Kaufmann has the dominant position.
Von Kaufmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Kaufmann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Von Kaufmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Von Kaufmann pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Von Kaufmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Von Kaufmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Kaufmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Von Kaufmann keeps it at a distance.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Kaufmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Von Kaufmann looking to score a takedown here. Robinson is defending well but Von Kaufmann drives through and ends up in Robinson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Von Kaufmann chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Kaufmann is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Kaufmann tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Von Kaufmann chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Von Kaufmann from controlling successfully.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Von Kaufmann isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kaufmann throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Von Kaufmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Von Kaufmann gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Von Kaufmann breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Von Kaufmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Kaufmann lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kaufmann is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kaufmann looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Von Kaufmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Von Kaufmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson postures up.
Von Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Von Kaufmann pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control but Von Kaufmann is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Kaufmann wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Von Kaufmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kaufmann throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Kaufmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Von Kaufmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Von Kaufmann.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Kaufmann tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Kaufmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Von Kaufmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Kaufmann 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Von Kaufmann! |
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Event:
TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; City Boy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Boy moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Boy jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Boy has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson postures up.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boy has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Boy is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #T2#
Boy is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Boy defending well.
Robinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (3) vs (0) Boy
Boy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Boy is trying to improve his position.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but Boy denies him.
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.
Boy regains half guard.#T4#
Boy is trying to control but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (6) vs (0) Boy
Boy is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Boy tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Boy to control.
Boy gets back to half guard.
Robinson is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Boy is not content to let Robinson control the position.#T6#
Robinson is stalling here. Boy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Robinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (4) Boy
Robinson wants to control but Boy postures up.
Robinson tries to bench press Boy off him but Boy keeps the position.
Boy trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Boy tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him.
Boy trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Boy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (6) vs (6) Boy#SUB2#
Robinson tries to improve his position but Boy has taken his back! Boy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Robinson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Boy pushes Robinson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). City Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Smack throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Smack backing up. Smack nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Smack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Smack breaks away and moves out of range.
Smack thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smack gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smack misses with the combination.
Smack is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Smack fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.#TD#
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smack uses from the top position. #T1#
Robinson pulls Smack in to control the position. #SUB#
Smack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Smack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smack trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson stays in close to Smack's body and controls the position.
Smack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smack.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Smack avoids nicely.
Smack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack is looking to clinch.
Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smack moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
A punch combination from Smack misses.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Smack breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Smack looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson shoots in but Smack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Smack. Smack maintains the clinch.
Smack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smack after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Smack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smack avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Smack scores with a jab.
Randy Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smack throws out the jab.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Smack backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Randy Smack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Smack sprawls well.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smack.
Smack moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Smack avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
#CL#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Smack tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smack to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smack throws out the jab.
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!
Smack punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smack.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smack has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson stalling in the clinch but Smack improves position. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smack throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smack closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Smack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Smack tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Smack gets underhooks to prevent Robinson's takedown attempt.
Smack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smack is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smack down to the mat. Smack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Smack breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Smack. #CL#
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Smack in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Robinson drives through and clinches with Smack against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smack walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Smack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smack tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smack misses with a hook to the body
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Smack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smack looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smack. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smack smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Smack lands a big uppercut and Robinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robinson looks OK. Smack waves Robinson back to his feet!#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Smack forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Smack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Smack wriggles free and stands up.
Smack lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Smack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Smack is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robinson can't fight it off and eventually Smack manages to take the fight to the floor. Robinson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Smack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randy Smack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson taking a bit of punishment here - Smack scoring with strikes.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Robinson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Smack! |
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