StrikeForce Union #13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert McCaffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
McCaffrey

179 cm
26
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jasper Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert McCaffrey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCaffreys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCaffrey shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands a nice hook to McCaffrey's body. McCaffrey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCaffrey at a distance.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones scores with a jab.

McCaffrey is rocked!
McCaffrey has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a huge left! McCaffrey is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jones isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCaffrey from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jasper Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclittle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here comes your warrior kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Mclittle enters the cage!

Gray
vs
Mclittle

189 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mclittle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclittle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mclittle somewhat.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mclittle momentarily.

Gray moves into the clinch.
Mclittle has had enough of the clinch but Gray keeps him there for the moment.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gray.
Mclittle trying to land knees to the body.
Mclittle misses with an elbow strike.
Gray is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclittle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclittle looks winded!
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray gets through Mclittle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mclittle backwards.

Mclittle is rocked!
Gray is leaning against Mclittle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mclittle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray dips a shoulder and cracks Mclittle with a mighty uppercut! Mclittle falls back against the cage and Gray unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mclittle is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gray screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
The defeated John Mclittle had this to say: 'Shit happens just gotta train harder'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ricardo Bordignon Miyao
vs
Ruttenum

171 cm
17
146 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bordignon Miyao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruttenum, pushing him back against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Bordignon Miyao jumps into guard, dragging Ruttenum to the mat.

Ruttenum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bordignon Miyao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ruttenum is looking to defend but Bordignon Miyao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ruttenum! Bordignon Miyao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ruttenum taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Your Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Silhimidzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Down
vs
Silhimidzic

196 cm
25
248 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Your Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Silhimidzic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silhimidzic misses with a two punch combination.
Silhimidzic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silhimidzic moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
Down appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silhimidzic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Down counters with a left and a right that stings Silhimidzic.
Silhimidzic misses with a combination
and Down counters with a three punch combo that has Silhimidzic backing up. Silhimidzic nods at Down to acknowledge the strikes.

Silhimidzic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Down throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silhimidzic moves to clinch but Down breaks away
and Down counters with a series of strikes. Silhimidzic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silhimidzic tries for a takedown but Down circles away easily
and Down counters with a two punch combo.

Down closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Down has knocked Silhimidzic down with a huge combo! Down steps away and waves a wobbly Silhimidzic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Silhimidzic is rocked!

It looks like Hasan Silhimidzic has been cut.
Down lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Silhimidzic out cold! Silhimidzic is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Your Down!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion comes to the cage accompanied by Mike Oldfield - Nuclear. Christian Battle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lion
vs
Battle

176 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Battle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lion is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.

Battle works his way into full mount!
Lion has given up his back.

Battle is cranking Lion's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lion! He's tightened the choke and Lion is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Battle!
Bruce Lion spoke after the fight, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I realized that 145 is probably not my division. I am ready to move down to 135 and try my luck there.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Funnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funnie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doug Theme Song. Phil Cerrone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doug Funnie's chin.

Cerrone
vs
Funnie

178 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Funnie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funnie as he jumps to the side.
Funnie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cerrone misses the jab.
Funnie misses with a kick to the body.
Funnie is looking to score with low kicks.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cerrone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funnie circles away.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut. Funnie saw that one coming.
Funnie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone misses with a leg kick.
Funnie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phil Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cerrone.
Funnie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cerrone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funnie slips a straight right by Cerrone.
Cerrone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Funnie closes the distance and pushes Cerrone back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funnie.
Funnie lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone blocks a body shot from Funnie.
Cerrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Funnie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Funnie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funnie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Funnie.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Funnie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerrone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Funnie.
Funnie misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Funnie.
A body shot lands from Funnie.
Funnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Funnie.
Nice body punch from Funnie - that landed with a thud.
Funnie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funnie lands with a light punch inside.
Funnie presses Cerrone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funnie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funnie lands a left hand.

Cerrone is rocked!
A body shot lands from Funnie.
Oh Cerrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funnie lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funnie.
Funnie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerrone or not.
Funnie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funnie creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cerrone's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cerrone drops to his knees and Funnie pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Funnie!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes into the arena with Viento Del Arena blaring out of the sound system. Bryant has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alexander
vs
Bryant

185 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angus Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Bryant.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryant.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Alexander backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Alexander manages to avoid it all.
Alexander misses with a body punch

and Bryant counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alexander! Bryant lets Alexander back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Alexander is rocked!
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!
Alexander misses with the body kick
and Bryant counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus Bryant!
Our winner, Angus Bryant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIcheal Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Myers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Halloween (Michael Myers) Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kruger
vs
Myers

193 cm
20
243 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

M.O. Fight Wear
Machine Fight Gear

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MIcheal Myers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger gets through Myers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Kruger is controlling him.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body.
Myers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Myers tries to break free but Kruger pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Myers looks winded!
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.
Kruger works on Myers's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
A short left from Kruger.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.

Kruger pulls guard.
Kruger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Myers is sitting in close to Kruger's body. Kruger has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Myers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Myers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kruger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Madruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Roberts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Otavio Madruga's chin.

Madruga
vs
Roberts

189 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Shinobi
Pitt Nutrition 160Q!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otavio Madruga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madruga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madruga counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madruga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Madruga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Madruga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Madruga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Madruga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madruga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Madruga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga lands with a cross.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madruga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otavio Madruga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madruga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Madruga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts looks winded!

Madruga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas! Roberts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Madruga finish him?!

Roberts is rocked!

That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts ducks into an uppercut from Madruga and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otavio Madruga!
Otavio Madruga retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.