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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.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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.
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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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