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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Glover (ranked 6328 p4p, 3556 weight class) and David Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm 18 200 3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm 25 185 2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrance Glover! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Roberts! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts. Glover thinks about countering with a head kick. Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Glover counters with a nice uppercut. Roberts tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body. Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Roberts. A nice combination there by Glover.
Roberts misses with a takedown and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glover leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts. Nice shot lands for Glover. Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roberts fails with a takedown attempt. Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Roberts looks winded! Roberts has his takedown stuffed and Glover counters by moving into the clinch. Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Glover to keep the fight standing. Glover controlling the action here for a moment.
Glover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roberts is trying to pull guard but Glover has him pressed against the cage. Roberts tries to pull guard but Glover won't allow it.
Glover taking a breather. A shot in the inside from Glover. A nice right hand lands inside from Glover. Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glover prevents it.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Glover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glover thuds a left hand into Roberts's body. Roberts blocks a head kick by Glover.
Glover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands. Roberts moves out of range of the body kick. Roberts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well. Glover works Roberts's body with a nice hook. Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving. Glover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Glover connects with a right hand. Roberts shakes it off. Glover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Glover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Terrance Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glover scores with a hook. Glover scores with a jab to the body. Glover scores with a jab to the jaw. Glover punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch. Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Glover jabs at Roberts's body. Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Glover lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Roberts is rocked! Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Roberts fails with the takedown and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Glover throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily. Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand! Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Roberts. Nice cross by Glover. Terrance Glover is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Glover jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance. Glover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Glover lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Glover lands a big uppercut and Roberts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Roberts looks OK. Glover waves Roberts back to his feet! Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him? Roberts is breathing heavily. Glover circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Roberts to the canvas! Roberts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Glover keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Glover!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
62% |
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