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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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246 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Villa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McRoberts enables Villa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McRoberts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Villa pushing down on McRoberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McRoberts is trying to get back to full guard.
McRoberts is working hard here to advance position.
Villa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Villa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Villa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafael Villa.
Nice sprawl there from McRoberts as Villa shoots in.
McRoberts lunges at Villa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Villa's hand.
McRoberts lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
McRoberts throws a push kick but Villa slaps the foot to one side.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Villa moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a head kick but Villa moves out of range.
McRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villa circles away quickly and effectively.
McRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Villa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McRoberts counters with a one-two to the body.
McRoberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McRoberts cracks Villa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McRoberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRoberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McRoberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh McRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Villa.
McRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McRoberts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villa is defended easily by McRoberts.
Villa blocks a low kick nicely.
McRoberts cracks the inside of Villa's front leg.
Villa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McRoberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villa somewhat.
McRoberts cracks Villa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Villa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McRoberts's waist but McRoberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villa off to one side.
Villa looks gassed!
McRoberts lands with a good body shot.
McRoberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villa manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa blocks a head kick by McRoberts.
McRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
McRoberts misses with a double jab.
McRoberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Villa.
Villa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRoberts.
Villa clinches.
Villa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McRoberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Villa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McRoberts after a bit of a struggle.
McRoberts tries to break the clinch but Villa is controlling the position.
Villa is fighting off a takedown attempt but McRoberts is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Villa to the mat. Villa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Villa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McRoberts looking to pass the guard.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa is trying to keep McRoberts in close.
Villa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McRoberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McRoberts drops back looking for a leg! Villa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villa manages to kick McRoberts off! McRoberts jumps back into Villa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villa keeping full guard, as McRoberts tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh McRoberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRoberts throws a nice looking combination but Villa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRoberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Villa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - McRoberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRoberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McRoberts throws a series of punches but Villa avoids them all with ease.
McRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villa circles away quickly and effectively.
Villa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRoberts lands a really nice looking cross but Villa seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for McRoberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villa closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRoberts circles away.
McRoberts lunges at Villa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Villa's hand.
Villa looking to score a takedown here. McRoberts is defending well but Villa drives through and ends up in McRoberts's guard.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRoberts is looking for a triangle but Villa pushes his legs off easily.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully.
Villa is stalling in the full guard.
McRoberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McRoberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villa tries to free his leg and advance position but McRoberts is retaining full guard.
Villa wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
Villa advances position into side control!
McRoberts regains half guard.
Villa stalling.
McRoberts wants to improve his position but Villa is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa trying to control from half guard but McRoberts is working away.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
McRoberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villa pulls his head out easily.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McRoberts won't allow Villa to pass to mount.
McRoberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
McRoberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rafael Villa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villa got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villa has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa passes McRoberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Villa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McRoberts won't allow Villa to pass to mount.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Villa is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRoberts trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh McRoberts will probably get the nod.
That's time! McRoberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Villa.
A head kick from Villa lands but McRoberts takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by McRoberts. Beautiful body shot.
Villa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Villa is taking a breather. McRoberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
McRoberts is trying to control but can't.
McRoberts is looking for a sweep. Villa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRoberts looking for submissions off his back.
McRoberts tries to get to full guard but Villa has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Villa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Villa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts working to try and regain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafael Villa.
Villa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McRoberts tries to avoid it but Villa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McRoberts to the ground. McRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McRoberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Villa.
Josh McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRoberts looks to land a combination but Villa avoids it well.
McRoberts throws a nice head kick!
Villa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McRoberts throws a hook but Villa avoids it easily.
McRoberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts dodges the punch combination from Villa.
Villa shoots in and drives through. McRoberts sprawls well.
Josh McRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Villa.
Sloppy strikes from McRoberts. Those never looked like landing.
McRoberts throws a right hand that Villa ducks under and follows up with a left that Villa also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by McRoberts.
A left lands for McRoberts.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
McRoberts lands a slapping body shot.
Villa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRoberts misses with a double jab.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a good cross that connects.
McRoberts looks to land a body kick but Villa moved away.
McRoberts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRoberts throws a head kick that misses.
McRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McRoberts throws a push kick but Villa slaps the foot to one side.
Rafael Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh McRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Villa dives in and grabs McRoberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRoberts pushes down on Villa's head and hops out.
Josh McRoberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McRoberts is trying to defend but Villa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRoberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Villa.
I think McRoberts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh McRoberts!
A very excited looking Josh McRoberts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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