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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Oconnor (ranked 24226 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Robertson (ranked 5499 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Oconnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Oconnor dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Oconnor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robertson as he jumps to the side.
Oconnor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oconnor circles away quickly and effectively.
Oconnor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robertson avoids it.
Bob Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Oconnor moves his leg out of the way.
Oconnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oconnor counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Oconnor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robertson misses with some punches.
Robertson has Oconnor pushed against the cage.
Oconnor is trying to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Oconnor gets control of Robertson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oconnor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Oconnor blocks nicely.
Oconnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Oconnor looking to control.
Robertson postures up in Oconnor's guard and throws a big left but Oconnor blocks it.
Oconnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oconnor trying to strike off his back.
Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oconnor wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oconnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oconnor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working some strikes from top position.
Oconnor keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oconnor is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Oconnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oconnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Oconnor has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Oconnor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oconnor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oconnor's guard.
Oconnor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
Oconnor trying to control here.
Robertson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robertson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Oconnor is having none of it.
Robertson throwing shots but Oconnor is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oconnor's head.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oconnor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robertson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks to land a strike but Oconnor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oconnor is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oconnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oconnor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oconnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oconnor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Oconnor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson feints a jab promting Oconnor to slip. Robertson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oconnor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Oconnor counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson works over Oconnor's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oconnor shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oconnor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oconnor counters with a one-two to the body.
Robertson clinches up with Oconnor and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oconnor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Oconnor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oconnor is trying to pull guard but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Oconnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oconnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Oconnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robertson obliges.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Oconnor's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnor trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Oconnor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oconnor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oconnor is fighting to break Robertson's control of his arms but Robertson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Oconnor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson seems keen to control Oconnor's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Oconnor jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Oconnor around his waist. Oconnor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robertson.
It looks like Brett Oconnor has been cut.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robertson lands an elbow inside.
Robertson misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robertson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oconnor blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robertson works on Oconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
Oconnor is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oconnor blocks an uppercut.
Oconnor pulls guard successfully.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oconnor has wrist control.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Oconnor controlling the position.
Oconnor controls Robertson momentarily but Robertson frees himself.
Robertson is fighting to break Oconnor's control of his arms but Oconnor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oconnor has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robertson postures up and lands a big shot to Oconnor's brow.
Oconnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Oconnor is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Oconnor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Oconnor's cut.
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. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Oconnor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robertson uses from the top position.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oconnor has wrist control.
Robertson pushing down on Oconnor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oconnor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson is looking to stall here but Oconnor recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson stands and throws Oconnor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson cracks Oconnor with a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oconnor is trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oconnor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Robertson trying to control the action but Oconnor is working from the bottom.
Oconnor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oconnor.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oconnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oconnor keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oconnor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oconnor working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robertson drives through and clinches with Oconnor against the cage.
Robertson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oconnor blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oconnor is rocked!
Robertson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Oconnor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oconnor takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Robertson lands a big right hand that drops Oconnor! The killer instinct kicks in and Robertson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Robertson!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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