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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason 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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258 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddy Biggs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Roberts! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biggs tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range. Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Biggs closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage. Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Biggs stalling the fight.
Biggs pulls guard effortlessly. Roberts looking to pass the guard. Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Biggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Biggs prevents Roberts from getting the reversal. Biggs trying to control but Roberts is having none of it. Biggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roberts is working to get back to half guard.
Roberts is bucking up trying to escape but Biggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Biggs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roberts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biggs lands a heavy elbow. Biggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roberts wants to hold on but Biggs pushes him away. Biggs with a couple of short strikes. Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roberts tries to hold on but Biggs postures up. Biggs is in the full mount, landing strikes. BOOM! Biggs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biggs moves to take his opponent's back. Roberts looks gassed! Biggs is persistently looking for the submission but Roberts is defending it well.
Biggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good control from Biggs. Biggs wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy. Good control from Biggs. Biggs throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Biggs lands strikes to the head. Roberts trying to get back to his feet but Biggs is in full control for now. Biggs has Roberts flattened out and is raining down punches. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Can Roberts hold on?! Biggs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Biggs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roberts is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biggs gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Biggs dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Biggs takes the fight into the clinch. Roberts wants to stall.
Biggs pulls guard. Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biggs wants to sweep but no luck. Biggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. Roberts is working an open guard so Biggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Biggs. Roberts is breathing heavily. Biggs has a takedown stuffed. Biggs has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggs keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Biggs breaks the clinch.
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat. Biggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Biggs shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well. Biggs tries to clinch up. Biggs shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Biggs misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Biggs misses with a low kick. Biggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away. Roberts misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggs which made him look bad. Biggs looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well. Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch. Biggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Biggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard. Biggs won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biggs stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Biggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away. Buddy Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Biggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around? Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Biggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Biggs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biggs is in Roberts's guard. Biggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Biggs trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. Biggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Biggs stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts. Biggs gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting. Biggs digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs. Biggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Biggs has Roberts pushed against the cage. Biggs manages to break the clinch.
Roberts tries to bum rush Biggs with a series of wild strikes but Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Biggs, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Biggs dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Biggs tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Biggs on that attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggs. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A shot to the body from Roberts misses and Biggs counters by moving into the clinch. Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggs won't allow it.
Biggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Roberts wants a takedown.
Biggs manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biggs throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Biggs only half commits. Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range. Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Roberts. Roberts fails with the takedown. Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Biggs on that attempt. Roberts misses with a takedown so Biggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Roberts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Biggs is now in half guard. Roberts is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biggs with good strikes from the mount here! Biggs controlling from the full mount. Roberts tries to improve his position but instead Biggs has taken his back! Biggs working for a choke but Roberts is defending well. Buddy Biggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roberts is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roberts defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Biggs's arms. Biggs throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Roberts is really stuck here.
Biggs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roberts is defending well though. Biggs let's go of the attempt for now. I would not like to be Roberts right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roberts is keeping busy.
Biggs has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roberts's body.
Biggs not allowing Roberts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Buddy Biggs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggs, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Biggs!
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