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Event:
TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charleston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charleston thumps Robinson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a jab. Charleston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Charleston scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson is fighting to break Charleston's control of his arms but Charleston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Charleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Charleston's brow.
Charleston keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Charleston being controlled here, momentarily.
Charleston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charleston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Robinson catches Charleston right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charleston's guard.
Charleston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Robinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Charleston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charleston.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Robinson tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
#BC#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Charleston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Charleston 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.#T5#
Charleston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
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.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Charleston defends it.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson cracks Charleston with a big elbow.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Charleston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charleston dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson trying to control the action but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T7#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Charleston can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Charleston is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T8#
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.
Charleston tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Robinson.
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Robinson lands a few punches from side control.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
#T9#
Charleston is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Charleston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Robinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Charleston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Charleston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson is staying tight to Charleston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
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 Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
Charleston throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Charleston drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Charleston.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.#T1#
Charleston lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hank Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charleston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Charleston.
Charleston wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Charleston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charleston is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston taking a breather here.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charleston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Charleston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Charleston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back!
Robinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Charleston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.#T4#
Robinson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Charleston is staying active.
Charleston wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Charleston isn't that keen on the idea.
Charleston content just to control the position here. #T5#
Charleston prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Charleston trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Charleston maintains control.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Charleston has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson gets back to half guard.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charleston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Charleston manages to pass to mount!
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Charleston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charleston'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.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Charleston fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Charleston is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charleston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Robinson gets a double leg takedown into Charleston's guard.
Charleston is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charleston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Robinson postures up.
#T2#
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Robinson slips a jab from Charleston.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charleston as he jumps to the side.
Charleston thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charleston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well. #TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Charleston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charleston is controlling Robinson's posture.#T5#
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Charleston enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Charleston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charleston is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Charleston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charleston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Charleston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Charleston.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.#T8#
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Charleston.
#TD2#
Robinson shoots in and bounces Charleston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charleston has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson. #T9#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Charleston is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston scores with a hook.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
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 Levon Charleston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charleston, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston 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. |
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Event:
TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson slips a jab from Robinson.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson tries to kick Robinson off in order to stand up. Robinson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Robinson working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#T3#
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Robinson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson missing with strikes.
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Johnson avoids the strikes from Robinson.
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T5#
Robinson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T7#
Robinson punches Johnson on the ear.
Robinson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson landing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T8#
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robinson.
#SUB2#
Robinson working for the choke.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Johnson.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now. #T9##SUB2#
Robinson working for the choke.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson covers up after that shot from Robinson.
#SUB2#
Robinson looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson missing with punches from the back.
Robinson lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Robinson scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Robinson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Robinson stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Robinson throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
#T4#
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.#T5#
Robinson takes one on the button.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T6#
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
#TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Robinson is now in Johnson's guard.
Robinson stops Johnson from standing up. #T7#
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson prevents Robinson from improving position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T9#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson thumps Robinson with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Johnson pounces like a tiger and cracks Robinson with a vicious hook! Robinson is down but not out! Johnson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Johnson!
A very excited looking Marcus Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dukes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dukes to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes tries to escape but Robinson is in control.
Robinson landing strikes.
Oh Dukes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robinson lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dukes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Robinson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Buzz Dukes had this to say: 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Personal Space misses the shot to the body.
Personal Space jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Personal Space misses with a hook.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Personal Space avoids it well and moves away.
Personal Space throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Personal Space throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Personal Space moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Personal Space counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Personal Space, which made it look bad.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Personal Space, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Personal Space against the cage but Personal Space circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Personal Space on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Personal Space. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Personal Space.#CUT2#It looks like Hank Robinson has been cut.
A big left from Personal Space misses.
Personal Space swinging wildly here.
Personal Space's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Personal Space's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Personal Space.
A countering left hand to the body from Personal Space misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Personal Space staying out of range there.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Personal Space sprawls well.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Personal Space circles away.#T2#
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Personal Space! But no joy.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Personal Space lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Personal Space shakes it off.
Personal Space lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Personal Space.
Personal Space throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Personal Space connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Personal Space.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Personal Space manages to avoid it.
Personal Space swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Personal Space sprawls and the fighters end up clinched 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 Personal Space walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Hank Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Personal Space closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Robinson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Personal Space!
After winning the bout, Phillip Personal Space thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Robinson clinches up with Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silalahi (0) vs (4) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Silalahi blocks the move with his legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Thunder Gym inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silalahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Robinson is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi is not content to let Robinson control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it. #T3#
Robinson prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?#T4#
Silalahi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Silalahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (7) Robinson
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount. #T6#
Robinson controlling the pace.
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (7) Robinson#SUB#
Silalahi looking for the choke from the back.
Silalahi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silalahi working for the choke. #SUB#
Robinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Silalahi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silalahi Tightens the hold and Robinson taps out furiously! Silalahi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Kuang back into the cage.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Kuang shoots in.
Kuang leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Robinson has hold of one of Kuang's legs. Kuang is fighting the takedown attempt but Robinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kuang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Kuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Robinson is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuang is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang gets full guard.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson passes Kuang's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Robinson is stalling here. Kuang 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 Kuang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kuang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Kuang working away.
Robinson is not content to let Kuang control the position. #SUB#
Kuang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (6) Robinson#T7##SUB2#
Robinson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kuang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Robinson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万ĺ˛ďĽä¸‡ä¸‡ĺ˛ďĽ'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Nemkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nemkov circles away.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson 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.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nemkov counters with a left to the body.
Nemkov misses with a body shot.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nemkov defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Nemkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eduradr Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Nemkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robinson.
A slow jab from Nemkov misses its intended target.
Nemkov lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hank Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Nemkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Nemkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Nemkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Nemkov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nemkov.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nemkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nemkov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Nemkov throws a shot to the body.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nemkov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nemkov gets a clinch.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nemkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nemkov controls his hands.
Nemkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Robinson pulls guard.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nemkov's guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nemkov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nemkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson has his hands on Nemkov's head, controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nemkov postures up.
Nemkov controlling from the top position.
Nemkov wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduradr Nemkov 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#
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Nemkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nemkov scores with a hook.
Robinson misses the jab.
Nemkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Nemkov throws a shot to the body.
Nemkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Nemkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Nemkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nemkov pinned against the cage. Nemkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nemkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Nemkov circles away easily
and Nemkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eduradr Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.#T1#
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nemkov connects with a body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Nemkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Nemkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nemkov blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Nemkov misses its target.#CL#
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Nemkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nemkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nemkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Nemkov lands a left hand.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nemkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nemkov stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Nemkov stalling against the cage.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Nemkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Nemkov lands a right hand. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Nemkov.
A short body shot lands from Nemkov as the two fighters clinch.
Nemkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemkov finish him?#BC#
Nemkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson is holding his hands too far apart here. Nemkov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Robinson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Flacide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Flacide tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range. #TD2#
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robinson is trying to control. Flacide wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flacide is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson 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.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Flacide's hands, connecting with Flacide's forehead.
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Flacide dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Flacide is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Flacide is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Robinson is taking a breather. Flacide says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson working Flacide over with strikes.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Flacide looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Flacide tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Flacide is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flacide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson working Flacide over with strikes.
Flacide taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flacide moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson won't allow Flacide to sweep him here.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Flacide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. #REVR#
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flacide wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flacide accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson pulls Flacide in close to his closed guard and prevents Flacide from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flacide won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flacide won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Flacide has passed into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flacide tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson trying to control but Flacide postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flacide tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flacide tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Flacide.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Flacide tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robinson drops an elbow to the side of Flacide's head.
Flacide wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flacide tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Robinson lands an elbow.
Flacide trying to remain calm as Robinson controls from the top position.
Flacide can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson cracks Flacide with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flacide is trying to escape the position but Robinson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flacide sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Flacide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Robinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Flacide working for the choke.
Robinson breaks Flacide's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Flacide is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Flacide can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving.
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson trying to control but Flacide is working from the bottom.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flacide working a defensive guard here.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Flacide.#T3#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flacide is keeping the position for now.
Flacide keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flacide haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Flacide is keeping the position.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Flacide wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is in close to Flacide's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson works over Flacide with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Flacide is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Flacide looking for a sweep. Not yet Flacide, not yet.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Flacide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flacide keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson stands up over Flacide, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Robinson 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Flacide dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Flacide's head and hops out.#CL#
Flacide forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flacide's elbow.
Robinson tries to work over Flacide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Flacide has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Hank Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flacide wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Robinson trying to control but Flacide is working from the bottom.
Robinson works over Flacide with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flacide looking to control.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Flacide is retaining full guard.
Robinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Flacide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flacide can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Flacide wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Flacide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Robinson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Flacide off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Robinson breaks Flacide's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robinson won't allow Flacide to sweep him here.
Flacide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Flacide passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flacide working away.#T3#
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flacide.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Flacide tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flacide trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Flacide looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson is trying to control Flacide's posture but Flacide avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Robinson tries to bench press Flacide off him but Flacide keeps the position.
Helio Flacide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The strikes coming from Flacide are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Flacide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flacide in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Flacide are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hank Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Flacide is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Flacide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Robinson! |
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Event:
HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holiday to the ground. Robinson is now in Holiday's guard.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Holiday!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Holiday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Holiday distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Holiday throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Holiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Holiday works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holiday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holiday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holiday! #REVR#
Holiday trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Holiday postures up.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holiday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Holiday working away.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Holiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holiday.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Holiday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holiday looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Holiday is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Calidale Holiday 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#
Holiday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holiday leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holiday was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Holiday managing to control the position.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson prevents Holiday from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holiday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holiday closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Holiday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Holiday as Robinson shoots in.
Calidale Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Holiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Holiday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Holiday to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Holiday moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into Holiday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Holiday has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holiday is adopting a defensive guard.
Holiday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holiday tries to get out of the position.#T3##ES#
Holiday pushes Robinson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson throwing strikes but Holiday manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Holiday working away.
Holiday grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
Holiday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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!
Robinson is trying to control Holiday's posture but Holiday avoids it.
An elbow from Holiday crashes against the mat.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holiday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calidale Holiday will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Robinson dives in and grabs Holiday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Calidale Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Holiday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson tries to buck Holiday off but Holiday is having none of it.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday 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.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holiday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holiday's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holiday!
#T1#
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Calidale Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is hanging on to Holiday's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Robinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Robinson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Holiday trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is punishing Holiday with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Holiday has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Holiday defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms. #T2#
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Robinson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Robinson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Robinson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Robinson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holiday defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Holiday is looking to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Robinson looks to move away, Holiday throws a big counter combo but Robinson just gets out of the way.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holiday is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Robinson misses with a head shot. Holiday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Robinson is in close to Holiday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calidale Holiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holiday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holiday throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Holiday seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holiday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holiday has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holiday 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Guo's guard.
Guo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guo working a defensive guard here.
Guo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Robinson wants to sweep here but Guo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson is pulling down on Guo's head. It's preventing any offense from Guo, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing that Guo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guo is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guo trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Guo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson pulls Guo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson lands with a right hand. #T3#
Guo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Guo ducks down to avoid it.
Guo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Guo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Guo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Guo raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guo defending well though. #ES#
Guo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Robinson drops Guo with a beautiful combination! Guo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robinson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Guo is rocked!#TD2#
Robinson 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.
Oh Guo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guo is breathing heavily.
Guo keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is working Guo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guo keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is in close to Guo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson stays in close to Guo's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Guo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guo.
Robinson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Guo is out on his feet! Robinson sets himself and nearly takes Guo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hank Robinson! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blaird tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blaird (0) vs (4) Robinson
Blaird being controlled for a moment.
Blaird is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Blaird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying to control the position but Blaird is working away.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blaird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blaird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaird is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Blaird actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson controlling the action here. #T2#
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (0) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson wants to take Blaird's back here but Blaird is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Robinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blaird is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (2) vs (7) Robinson#T3##SUB2#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Blaird is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Robinson trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Blaird postures up.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Blaird forces his way into half guard.
Blaird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here. #T6#
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to control but Blaird passes easily into half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Blaird is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.
Blaird is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaird is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Blaird has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Blaird has passed into half guard.
Blaird trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Blaird is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Blaird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Blaird is keeping busy.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Blaird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Blaird seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blaird wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blaird is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaird in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Robinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blaird has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (5) vs (7) Robinson#SUB#
Blaird looking for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Blaird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Blaird maintains control.
Blaird avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Blaird controlling the pace for now.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blaird (8) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T14##SUB#
Blaird looking for the choke from the back.
Robinson just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blaird keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Robinson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Blaird has locked on a rear naked choke here! Robinson is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
After winning the bout, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Daller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Daller, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Daller against the cage but Daller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Daller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Daller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Daller getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Daller#SUB2#
Daller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Daller seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daller is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson is in trouble now - Daller has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Daller
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Daller wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Daller#T2#
Daller rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Robinson has his arm under Daller's chin here. Game over son! Robinson squeezes tightly and Daller is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Robinson! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Hank Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Greene instigates a clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Greene pulls guard.
Greene can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greene trying to control but Robinson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson stalling.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson prevents Greene from improving his position.#T1#
Greene is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (3) vs (0) Greene
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Robinson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Greene turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Robinson off and cradles Greene's limp body as Robinson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hank Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Mile misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Mile dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Mile misses the target.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
Robinson feints with a jab and clips Mile right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mile is sent crashing into the canvas and Robinson leaps in for the kill! Mile tries to get to his feet but Robinson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mile is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Robinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adam throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Robinson throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Robinson lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Adam goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Robinson.#TD2#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adam showed some decent athleticism there.
Adam throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Adam trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
Adam is nestled in close to Robinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Robinson tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
Adam trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is controlling Adam's trapped leg to prevent Adam from advancing to side control.
Adam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson keeping control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam is looking to clinch.
Adam tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Adam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Adam moves out of range.
Adam tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Adam backing up. Adam nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hank Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Adam.#T4#
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jack Adam has been cut.
Adam looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
Robinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adam under the eye.#ROC#Adam is rocked!
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adam is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Robinson! Adam is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Robinson! |
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