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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeone comes into the arena with Brucia Ancora blaring out of the sound system. Roberts has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm
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183 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Simeone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simeone's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
Simeone is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Simeone keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simeone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeone tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts throws a head kick but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Simeone avoids it well.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Simeone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simeone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone is looking to control Roberts's arms but Roberts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simeone has his back to the cage.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Diego Simeone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Simeone trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
Simeone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Simeone moves into the clinch.
Simeone effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
Simeone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeone won't allow it.
Simeone breaks the clinch.
Simeone has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to push Simeone away but Simeone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Simeone.
Simeone trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simeone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simeone takes a shot to the head.
Simeone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simeone regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control but Simeone is working from the bottom.
Roberts prevents Simeone from getting back to his feet.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Simeone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roberts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Simeone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Simeone stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Simeone stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Simeone is looking to clinch.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Diego Simeone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Simeone.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Simeone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simeone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Jake Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Simeone lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts instigates a clinch.
Simeone stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Roberts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simeone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simeone is looking to control Roberts's arms but Roberts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simeone has his back to the cage.
Simeone prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Roberts.
Simeone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.
Simeone is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simeone down to the mat. Simeone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Simeone instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Simeone manages to get underhooks.
Simeone trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simeone effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simeone can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Simeone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simeone moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Simeone sprawls well.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Simeone counters with a leg kick.
Simeone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Simeone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Roberts is predictable there
and Simeone counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Simeone moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simeone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simeone forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Simeone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simeone manages to break the clinch.
Simeone darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Simeone leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Simeone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simeone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simeone leaning against his opponent.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeone won't allow it.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Simeone trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simeone into the cage.
Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simeone is defending well for now.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simeone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simeone blocking some punches.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Diego Simeone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Simeone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simeone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roberts letting Simeone take a breather here.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Simeone working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Simeone leaning against his opponent.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts lands a body shot.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Simeone is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diego Simeone.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts forces Simeone back against the cage and clinches.
Simeone lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
Simeone breaks from the clinch.
Simeone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simeone lands with a right hand.
Simeone has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Simeone lands an elbow inside.
Diego Simeone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simeone seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Roberts is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Simeone has Roberts pressed against the cage.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Simeone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone manages to break the clinch.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with a leg kick
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeone fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simeone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simeone tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Simeone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simeone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Simeone!
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hype
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