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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hopkins (ranked 3798 p4p, 367 weight class) and Randy Robinson (ranked 4820 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Grant Hopkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue 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 London, Grant Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Robinson won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopkins trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Robinson looking to control.
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson working for submissions but it's allowed Hopkins to get to half guard.
That's two 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.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson is staying active underneath Hopkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stalling.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grant Hopkins 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.
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Hopkins passes into half guard.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Hopkins 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Robinson is looking for a triangle here but Hopkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins working away.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins taking a breather here.
Robinson tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopkins prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Hopkins pulls Robinson into guard.
Hopkins looking to control.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hopkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hopkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
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 throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopkins escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Robinson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hopkins. Oh but Robinson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hopkins goes limp - he's gone! Robinson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Robinson!
Grant Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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