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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Klemmetsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - For Whom The Bells Toll. Fedor Klemmetsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Klemmetsen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Klemmetsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts slips a jab from Klemmetsen.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klemmetsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Klemmetsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klemmetsen did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Klemmetsen is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klemmetsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts is working for a kimura here but Klemmetsen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Roberts's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemmetsen wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klemmetsen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemmetsen is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Klemmetsen controlling him for the moment.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klemmetsen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klemmetsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roberts, into his guard.
Klemmetsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klemmetsen won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Roberts is controlling Klemmetsen's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klemmetsen tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klemmetsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klemmetsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roberts, into his guard.
Klemmetsen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Roberts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klemmetsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Klemmetsen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klemmetsen but Klemmetsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klemmetsen.
Klemmetsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klemmetsen lands a jab to the nose.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Klemmetsen.
Klemmetsen scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klemmetsen but Klemmetsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Klemmetsen does no damage.
Klemmetsen misses the jab.
Klemmetsen is breathing heavily.
Klemmetsen looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Klemmetsen sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts is working for a kimura but Klemmetsen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts is working for a kimura but Klemmetsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Roberts moves into full mount! Klemmetsen won't be happy about that!
Klemmetsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roberts.
Roberts has control of Klemmetsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klemmetsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roberts jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Klemmetsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Klemmetsen and Roberts has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klemmetsen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Klemmetsen is defending well.
Klemmetsen pushes Roberts away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roberts gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klemmetsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 James Roberts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts slips under a jab from Klemmetsen.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klemmetsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klemmetsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klemmetsen, who protects the arm well.
Klemmetsen wants to get back to his feet but Roberts drags him back down.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klemmetsen, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klemmetsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Klemmetsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Klemmetsen!
That's two 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.
Roberts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klemmetsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Klemmetsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Fedor Klemmetsen has been cut.
Klemmetsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roberts.
Klemmetsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klemmetsen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts gets through Klemmetsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klemmetsen.
Roberts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts lands a nice uppercut.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Klemmetsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klemmetsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klemmetsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Klemmetsen in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Klemmetsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roberts misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klemmetsen.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klemmetsen is trying to break free.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Klemmetsen.
Roberts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Klemmetsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedor Klemmetsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roberts.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roberts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Roberts!
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energy
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