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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gildas Nkunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nkunda has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gildas Nkunda!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkunda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Nkunda looks gassed!
Robson has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Nkunda misses.
Nkunda throws a one two combo.
Nkunda gets caught flat footed, as Robson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robson working some strikes from top position.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson cracks Nkunda with a solid left hand.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Nkunda.
Robson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nkunda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robson is working Nkunda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robson lands a couple of digs.
Robson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nkunda on the ground.
Nkunda being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robson wants to stand but Nkunda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robson looking to sit in guard and control but Nkunda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robson pulls Nkunda in close to prevent any damage.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Darren Robson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robson is looking to pass Nkunda's guard but actually Nkunda recovers to full guard.
Robson postures up and lands a big shot to Nkunda's brow.
Robson wants to control from the top but Nkunda keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nkunda wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment.
Robson stays in close to Nkunda's body and controls the position.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkunda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson is working Nkunda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nkunda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robson managing to control the position.
Nkunda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson striking off his back but it's not causing Nkunda any problems.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Robson working a defensive guard here.
Nkunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nkunda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Robson passes Nkunda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkunda taking some punishment here, with Robson in his half guard.
Well, if Robson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Robson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robson slips a jab from Nkunda.
Robson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robson 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.
Robson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Robson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robson'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nkunda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robson is taking a breather. Nkunda 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.
Nkunda has hold of Robson's hands but Robson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Nkunda defends it.
Nkunda is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robson connects with a nice short shot to Nkunda's temple.
Robson trying to mount his opponent but Nkunda defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robson in particular looking to stall.
Robson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Darren Robson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nkunda as he avoids it easily.
Robson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nkunda misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nkunda is staying active underneath Robson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robson wants to pass to mount but Nkunda is defending the position.
Well, if Robson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Darren Robson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nkunda swinging wilding here.
Robson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkunda but Nkunda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nkunda!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkunda tries for a takedown but Robson circles away easily
and Robson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robson lands with a punch from half guard.
Robson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robson wants to control but Nkunda is keeping him busy.
Robson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkunda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Robson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Robson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robson fails with the takedown.
Nkunda gets caught flat footed, as Robson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robson is stalling in the full guard.
Nkunda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
Robson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nkunda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robson won't allow Nkunda to get back to his feet.
Robson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkunda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nkunda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson is looking to advance position but Nkunda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is trying desperately to improve position.
Robson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Robson tries to hold on but Nkunda postures up.
Robson working to try and regain half guard.
Robson is working hard here to advance position.
Robson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Robson tries to lock up and control but Nkunda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robson is looking to improve his position but Nkunda isn't that keen on the idea.
Robson tries to lock up and control but Nkunda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nkunda prevents Robson from getting the reversal.
Robson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robson is trying to escape the mount.
Nkunda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robson because Nkunda loaded up on that one.
Robson is looking to improve his position but Nkunda isn't that keen on the idea.
Nkunda avoids the attempt from Robson to control.
Robson is bucking up trying to escape but Nkunda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nkunda avoids the attempt from Robson to control.
Robson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nkunda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nkunda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Robson regains half guard.
Robson wants to get back to full guard.
Nkunda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robson is positioning himself well to prevent Nkunda advancing to mount.
Robson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robson tries to get out of the position.
Robson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Robson wants to control but Nkunda is keeping busy.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
Robson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nkunda is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Robson persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gildas Nkunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson is stalling in the full guard.
Robson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson stands up over Nkunda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Robson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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