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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Robinson (ranked 2173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Tambijevs (ranked 6124 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgars Tambijevs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgars Tambijevs!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson is pressing down on Tambijevs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tambijevs is holding on for now.
Tambijevs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Robinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tambijevs is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambijevs tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson wants to take Tambijevs's back here but Tambijevs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tambijevs can't escape the position.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tambijevs can't escape the position.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson moves to take his opponent's back.
Robinson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tambijevs doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has the hooks in. Tambijevs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tambijevs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tambijevs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Tambijevs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has got one arm under Tambijevs's chin. This could be trouble... Tambijevs trying to control the other hand but Robinson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tambijevs has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Robinson!
A less than humble Ken Robinson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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