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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Mays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mays eats them both and turns towards Roberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sanford Mays has been cut.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mays keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mays moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mays is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Mays is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sanford Mays wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mays moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mays enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mays manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts trying to control but Mays is working from the bottom.
Mays is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Mays keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Danny Roberts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts has clasped his hands together around Mays's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mays is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Mays managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roberts.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mays's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts stands up and beckons Mays to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mays keeps working.
Mays gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Mays blocks nicely.
Roberts won't allow Mays to sweep him here.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Mays won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny Roberts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roberts throws a head kick but Mays moves out of range.
Roberts lands a jab to Mays's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Mays's cut.
That's time! Mays's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Mays has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mays jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roberts has hold of one of Mays's legs. Mays is fighting the takedown attempt but Roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mays wants to sweep but no luck.
Mays looking to control.
Mays utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Mays looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sanford Mays just wasn't active enough.
Mays tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mays looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danny Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mays tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Mays has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danny Roberts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mays tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mays gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Mays manages to retain guard.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Mays keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts throws a low kick but Mays avoids it.
Mays shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mays tumbling to the canvas! Roberts pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mays was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Roberts!
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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
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