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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robertson sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robertson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Mason decides to stand up.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Robertson gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robertson, up you get!
Mason tries to work over Robertson's front leg with a kick but Robertson checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Mason 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.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.#T3#
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but Mason has passed to side control!
Mason advances to full mount.
Mason lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SU#
Mason stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mason 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.
Mason is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kenny Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SU#
Mason escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Robertson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason 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##TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Robertson quite badly. Robertson pulls Mason in close trying to recover. Mason postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Robertson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Robertson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Artusii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artusii.
Robertson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Artusii lands a big head kick that sends Robertson tumbling to the mat! Artusii takes a step backwards and waves Robertson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters circling a little - Artusii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Artusii feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Robertson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kingston Artusii!
Kingston Artusii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Robertson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
#CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
#T1##CL2#
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kennedy pulls guard.
Kennedy has Robertson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robertson prevents Kennedy 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.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nate Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Kennedy.#CL2#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Kennedy. Kennedy maintains the clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Robertson won't allow it.
Kennedy is pushing Robertson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kennedy keeps control of Robertson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Kennedy ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Robertson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Kennedy scores with a four punch combination!
Kennedy goes for a double leg but Robertson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robertson continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Robertson leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kennedy has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy is trying to drag Robertson to the mat but Robertson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Kennedy wants to take the fight to the mat but Robertson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nate Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Kennedy.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Robertson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennedy after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kennedy pulls Robertson into guard.
#SUB2#
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennedy controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Nate Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Robertson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy goes for a double leg but Robertson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robertson continues to drive forward.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Robertson fails with the takedown.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kennedy as Robertson shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nate Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Kennedy.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown.
Kennedy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kennedy stops a takedown attempt from Robertson.
#BC2#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy throws a head kick that Robertson semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertson.
#TD2#
Kennedy drags the fight down to the ground.
Kennedy is looking to stand back up but Robertson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kennedy.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head. #SUB#
Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Robertson prevents Kennedy from improving his position.#SUB#
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy is staying active underneath Robertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robertson leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kennedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nate Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaac Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kennedy managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Kennedy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.#TD#
Drake jumps into guard, dragging Robertson to the mat.
Drake striking from the bottom here.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Robertson gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson tries to counter with a clinch but Drake shakes him off and moves away.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Robertson
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson looks winded!
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Drake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake looks to land a combination. Robertson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Drake dives in and scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.#T3#
Robertson pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake advances position into side control!
Drake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Drake working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake working the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Drake working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Drake.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Drake manages to pull guard.
Drake 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.#SUB#
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drake has his feet on Robertson's thighs here. He's pushed Robertson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robertson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Philips scores with a body shot.
Philips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robertson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Philips shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Philips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xander Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Philips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Philips shoots in and drives through. Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson shoots in but Philips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Philips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philips tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Philips dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Philips drags the fight down to the ground.
Robertson stops Philips from standing up. #T1##SU2#
Robertson stands up and waves to Philips to follow him.
Philips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Philips throws a leg kick but Robertson checks it.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
Philips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robertson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Philips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Philips pushes him off.#T2#
Philips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philips throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Philips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Philips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Philips ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Robertson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Robertson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Philips circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Philips gets caught napping as Robertson dives in and scores a takedown. Philips manages to retain guard.#T3#
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philips is keeping the position for now.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Philips is keeping him busy.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Robertson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Robertson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robertson somewhat.
Robertson goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Robertson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Robertson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Philips is trying to defend but Robertson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Philips kicks off Robertson and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Robertson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Philips lands a two punch combo.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Philips moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Philips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Philips clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Philips blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson is trying to pull guard but Philips has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson jumps guard but Philips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Philips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xander Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Robertson.
Robertson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Philips smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Philips. #T1#
Philips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Philips counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Philips to acknowledge the strikes.
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Philips pinned against the cage. Philips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Philips circles away.
Philips throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Philips with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Robertson scores with a takedown into Philips's guard.#T2#
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Philips is keeping him busy.
Philips controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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!
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SU2#
Robertson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Robertson tries to clinch but Philips moves away
and Philips counters with a two punch combo.
Philips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson feints a counter leg kick.
No luck for Philips with that takedown attempt.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philips tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
#T4##TD2#
Robertson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Philips to the ground. Robertson is now in Philips's guard.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertson advances to half guard.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertson.
Robertson is trying to control. Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robertson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robertson stops Philips from getting back to his feet.
Robertson trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Philips gets caught flat footed, as Robertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Philips dominated that second round.
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#
Philips avoids the body shot from Robertson.
#TD2#
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Philips makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Philips shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xander Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Philips with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Philips scores with a four punch 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!
Philips misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Philips counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Philips to acknowledge the strikes.
Philips throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Robertson feints and as Philips raises his hands in defense, Robertson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Philips is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Robertson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Philips manages to pull guard.
Philips 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nate Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Robertson passes Philips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Robertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Philips has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robertson is on him like a limpet, forcing Philips back against the cage.#TD#
Philips has hold of one of Robertson's legs. Robertson is fighting the takedown attempt but Philips gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Robertson is trying to control the position but Philips postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Philips manages to pass to side control.
Robertson wants to control but Philips is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Philips is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Philips!
Xander Philips 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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