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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Proto Type (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxas has chosen The World's Greatest as his entrance music. Proto Type had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gabriel Roxas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Proto Type!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Roxas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Type looks for a takedown but Roxas sprawls well.
Type shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roxas pinned against the cage. Roxas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roxas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Type takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roxas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Type is breathing heavily.
Roxas lands a knee to the head.
Roxas lands an elbow inside that Type shrugs off.
It looks like Proto Type has been cut.
Roxas lands an elbow just above Type 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxas lands an elbow inside.
Roxas lands a damaging elbow.
Roxas lands a knee to the body.
Roxas crunches a lovely knee into Type's ribcage.
Roxas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Type gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roxas looking for a takedown.
Roxas jumps guard.
Type has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Type stopping the sweep attempt from Roxas.
Roxas has his hands on Type's head, controlling the position.
Roxas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Type thows a big elbow that misses.
Roxas pulls Type in close to prevent any damage.
Type preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxas pushes Type up against the cage in a clinch.
Roxas gets control of Type's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roxas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roxas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Type's guard.
Roxas slips nicely into half guard.
Type is looking for a sweep. Roxas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roxas is working for a kimura but Type is defending it quite comfortably.
Type is looking to control Roxas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Type avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Type is staying active underneath Roxas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Type blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roxas.
Roxas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roxas is looking for a kimura here.
Roxas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxas shoots in for a double leg but Type sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Roxas.
Type doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roxas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Type missing with a left hand there. Roxas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas tries to clinch up.
Roxas clinches.
Type gets underhooks to prevent Roxas's takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Type scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roxas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Type smiles and moves away.
Roxas drives through and clinches with Type against the cage.
Type doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Type is trying to break the clinch but Roxas is controlling him.
Roxas lands a knee to the body.
Type prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roxas lands a knee to the head.
Roxas lands an elbow just above Type 's eye.
Roxas lands an elbow inside that Type shrugs off.
Roxas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Type gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roxas gets control of Type's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roxas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roxas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roxas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Type might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roxas controls Type momentarily but Type frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type throwing strikes from guard but Roxas blocks nicely.
Roxas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roxas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Type can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roxas wants to control the pace but Type is squirming around nicely.
Roxas throwing strikes here but Type is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Type is trying to escape the mount.
Roxas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Roxas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roxas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Type napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roxas wants to control but Type is keeping him busy.
Roxas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Type is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Type manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roxas's best efforts.
Roxas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Type is just riding it out for now. Roxas eventually gives up the hold.
Roxas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Type sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Type trying to hold on to Roxas's head to control him but Roxas postures up.
Roxas is keen to just control but Type is a slippery customer.
Roxas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Type trying to control from the bottom.
Type tries to get to full guard but Roxas has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roxas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Type but Type pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Type gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roxas counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roxas fails with a takedown attempt.
Type shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roxas.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Roxas.
Type tries for a takedown but Roxas circles away easily
and Roxas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roxas.
Roxas manages to pull guard.
Roxas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roxas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Type's guard.
Roxas working some strikes from top position.
Type not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Type keeping moving, preventing Roxas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas won't allow Type to sweep him here.
Roxas looking to pass the guard.
Roxas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Type has control of Roxas's left arm, preventing Roxas from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Type defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roxas.
Type gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Roxas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Type keeping moving, preventing Roxas from controlling successfully.
Type controlling the position.
Roxas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type keeping moving, preventing Roxas from controlling successfully.
Roxas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Type has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Type working a defensive guard here.
Type on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Type tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Type circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roxas wants to clinch.
Roxas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roxas showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Roxas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Type is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roxas blocks a jab.
Proto Type seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Type swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxas.
Type shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxas defends it nicely.
Type gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roxas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roxas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roxas lands an elbow inside.
Roxas working Type over with knees to the body.
Roxas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Type pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Type takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gabriel Roxas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roxas connects with a knee to the head.
Type working hard to break the clinch.
Roxas crunches a lovely knee into Type's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxas lands a damaging elbow.
Roxas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Type is trying to break the clinch but Roxas has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roxas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Type prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas crunches a lovely knee into Type's ribcage.
Type doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roxas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Type tries to work over Roxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roxas lands a good knee to the midsection. Type won't want to take too many of those.
Roxas with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roxas obliges.
Type looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Roxas.
Roxas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Type's face.
Roxas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Type just stands there and leans against the cage.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Roxas.
Type stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roxas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roxas jumps into guard, dragging Type to the mat.
Roxas controls Type momentarily but Type frees himself.
Type lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Type accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roxas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roxas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Type thows a big elbow that misses.
Type postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Type tries to avoid it but Roxas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Type to the ground. Type escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Type shoots in and bounces Roxas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Type postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Type throwing strikes from guard but Roxas blocks nicely.
Roxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Type.
Roxas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Type doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Type manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roxas is trying to keep Type in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type connects with a couple of short punches.
Type scoring with some ground and pound.
Roxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Roxas, not yet.
Type postures up.
Type makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Type postures up in Roxas's guard and throws a big left but Roxas blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roxas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roxas pulls guard successfully.
Type postures up in Roxas's guard and throws a big left but Roxas blocks it.
Roxas controlling the position.
Roxas trying to keep a closed guard but Type is proving a slippery customer.
Type being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type landing some decent shots from guard.
Type scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roxas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Type is controlling him.
Type throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Type with a flurry of punches that miss.
Type postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Type sprawls well. Type wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roxas gets slowly back to his feet.
Type lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roxas circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Roxas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roxas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Type circles away.
Type misses with a takedown
and Roxas counters with a nice leg kick.
Roxas has Type up against the cage in a clinch.
Roxas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roxas lands an elbow that stopped Type in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Roxas.
Roxas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Type in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roxas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roxas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roxas lands an elbow inside that Type shrugs off.
Roxas manages to pull guard.
Roxas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Type lands a couple of elbows.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Type throws and elbow that misses. Roxas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Type's guard. Nice move by Roxas!
Roxas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gabriel Roxas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Type tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Type keeping full guard, as Roxas tries to pass.
Roxas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roxas content to stall in guard here.
Type utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Type wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Roxas seems content to control.
Type keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Type controlling the position for now.
Roxas working Type over with strikes.
Type trying to control from the bottom.
Type avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roxas.
Roxas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roxas is looking to take a break and control but Type is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roxas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Type defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type gets full guard.
Type pulls Roxas in to control the position.
Type 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.
Roxas postures up.
Type looking for a sweep. Not yet Type, not yet.
Roxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Type is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Type is pulling down on Roxas's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Type circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roxas doesn't manage to clinch there - Type circles away.
Roxas tries to clinch but Type is having none of it.
Type doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roxas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roxas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roxas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roxas is working for a kimura but Type is defending it quite comfortably.
Roxas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Type is just riding it out for now. Roxas eventually gives up the hold.
Type is not content to let Roxas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Roxas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Type tries for a takedown but Roxas circles away easily
and Roxas counters with a big head kick but Type shrugs it off.
Roxas misses with a takedown
and Type decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roxas's guard.
Type being controlled here momentarily.
Type thows a big elbow that misses.
Roxas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roxas lands a heavy elbow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roxas looking to control but Type is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Type wants to hold on but Roxas pushes him away.
Roxas is working for a guillotine from mount but Type frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Type is desperately trying to improve his position but Roxas has a good base and remains in mount.
Roxas working Type over with strikes here.
Type is in all sorts of trouble here.
Type tries to hold on but Roxas postures up.
Type tries to reverse the position but Roxas maintains control.
Roxas scoring with strikes but Type is staying in there.
Type is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roxas landing shots from mount.
Type tries to hold on but Roxas pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roxas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roxas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Type?
Roxas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roxas working Type over with strikes here.
Roxas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Type is desperately trying to improve his position but Roxas has a good base and remains in mount.
Roxas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Type defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roxas.
Roxas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roxas unloads with some shots from mount but Type bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type is in a horrible position here. Roxas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Type wants to hold on but Roxas pushes him away.
Roxas wants to control the pace but Type is squirming around nicely.
Roxas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roxas raining down shots from the mount!
Type wants to hold on but Roxas pushes him away.
Type manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roxas wants to control but Type is keeping him busy.
Roxas is looking for a kimura here.
Roxas is looking for a kimura here.
Gabriel Roxas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roxas wants to control but Type is keeping him busy.
Type is positioning himself well to prevent Roxas advancing to mount.
Roxas is looking to take a break and control but Type is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Type tries to roll over but Roxas keeps him under control.
Roxas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Type tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roxas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Type somewhat.
Proto Type has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roxas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Roxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roxas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Roxas!
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