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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genjuro Kibagami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genjuro Kibagami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genjuro Kibagami!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kibagami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kibagami.
Kibagami misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Kibagami.
Kibagami throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kibagami.
Kibagami misses with a combination
and Robertson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kibagami tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Kibagami is trying to break the clinch but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kibagami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson has Kibagami pressed against the cage, preventing Kibagami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kibagami is trying to break free.
Kibagami wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kibagami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robertson has Kibagami pressed against the cage, preventing Kibagami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Kibagami throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Genjuro Kibagami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kibagami misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kibagami lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kibagami circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kibagami misses with a few strikes there.
Kibagami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with a left to the body.
Genjuro Kibagami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kibagami misses with a wild combination.
Kibagami misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kibagami throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Kibagami lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kibagami misses with a wild combination.
Kibagami looks winded!
Kibagami fails to land with a series of punches.
Kibagami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kibagami.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Kibagami sprawls well.
Kibagami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robertson counters by clinching up.
Robertson jumps guard but Kibagami stands there with Robertson around his waist. Robertson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kibagami to keep the fight standing.
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!
Kibagami tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Kibagami tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to pull guard but Kibagami turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kibagami has had enough of the clinch but Robertson keeps him there for the moment.
Kibagami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robertson jumps guard but Kibagami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kibagami's efforts to push away.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kibagami misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters by clinching up.
Robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kibagami stands and steps away. Robertson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kibagami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kibagami misses with a two punch combination.
Kibagami throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Kibagami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Kibagami was not able to check.
Robertson gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Kibagami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kibagami pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kibagami is trying to push Robertson away but Robertson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kibagami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson gets control of Kibagami's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robertson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kibagami wanted to stand there but Robertson had control of the position.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genjuro Kibagami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kibagami throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson prevents Kibagami from standing back up.
Kibagami avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Kibagami is defending well.
Kibagami has one foot on Robertson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kibagami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Kibagami circles away and keeps his distance.
Kibagami misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kibagami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kibagami is breathing heavily.
Kibagami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Kibagami was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kibagami misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kibagami misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robertson.
Kibagami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kibagami's efforts to push away.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kibagami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kibagami gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson keeps control of Kibagami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kibagami is trying to break the clinch but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeps control of Kibagami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Kibagami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Kibagami keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Kibagami misses.
Kibagami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Kibagami pushes him off.
Kibagami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kibagami is looking to escape.
Robertson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kibagami has one foot on Robertson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibagami throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kibagami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kibagami just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kibagami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Robertson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kibagami.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kibagami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kibagami displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kibagami throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Kibagami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kibagami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kibagami misses with a combination
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kibagami stands up from Robertson's guard - Kibagami perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Kibagami. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Robertson 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. This is the final round!
Kibagami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kibagami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kibagami misses with a two punch combination.
Kibagami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Kibagami was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kibagami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kibagami throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kibagami tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kibagami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kibagami throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kibagami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson stands up over Kibagami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kibagami has wrist control.
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kibagami wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Kibagami 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.
Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genjuro Kibagami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kibagami misses with a wild combination.
Kibagami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kibagami will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Kibagami is avoiding it.
Kibagami misses with the combination.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up with Kibagami, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes Kibagami against the cage but Kibagami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kibagami misses with a double jab.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kibagami throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kibagami misses with a wild combination.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kibagami prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kibagami wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
Kibagami prevents the takedown attempt.
Kibagami tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kibagami prevents the takedown attempt.
Kibagami breaks from the clinch.
Kibagami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kibagami misses with the combination.
Kibagami misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kibagami which made him look bad.
Kibagami misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kibagami stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Genjuro Kibagami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kibagami throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kibagami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kibagami misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a low kick, right behind Kibagami 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genjuro Kibagami.
I think Kibagami 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genjuro Kibagami!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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