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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Muhammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts slips under a jab from Muhammed.
Muhammed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts can't escape the position.
Roberts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Muhammed lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Muhammed with the ground and pound from mount.
Roberts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Muhammed is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Muhammed thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Muhammed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muhammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muhammed 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.
Muhammed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muhammed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roberts but great work by Muhammed.
Muhammed scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Muhammed stalls from top position.
Muhammed working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammed working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed working the ground and pound.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muhammed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muhammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muhammed working Roberts over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Muhammed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Muhammed seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Muhammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muhammed throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts has hold of Muhammed's hands but Muhammed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Muhammed passes to full mount!
Muhammed breaks from Roberts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muhammed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Muhammed looking to finish Roberts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roberts!
Muhammed punishing his opponent with strikes.
Muhammed lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Muhammed.
Muhammed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on?
Muhammed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Muhammed prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.
Roberts is in a horrible position here. Muhammed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Muhammed working the ground and pound effectively.
Muhammed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on?
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Muhammed has a good base and remains in mount.
Muhammed lands with some strikes.
Muhammed wants to finish this one by submission but Roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muhammed.
Muhammed connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammed is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Muhammed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roberts looks a forlorn figure.
Muhammed is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Muhammed's body position as best he can.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muhammed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Muhammed lands a big shot there that rocks Roberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muhammed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape.
Muhammed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Muhammed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muhammed throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Muhammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Muhammed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhammed dives in and scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Roberts has an active guard here but Muhammed has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muhammed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muhammed pulls his head out easily.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Muhammed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muhammed wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muhammed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muhammed is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muhammed.
Roberts tries to roll over but Muhammed keeps him under control.
Roberts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muhammed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muhammed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Muhammed there.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Muhammed wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Muhammed drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts looking for subs from the bottom but Muhammed mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Muhammed.
Akbar Muhammed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muhammed landing shots from mount.
Muhammed raining down shots from the mount!
Muhammed working Roberts over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhammed landing strikes from the mount and Roberts is in trouble!
Muhammed with shots to the head and body - Roberts looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roberts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Muhammed wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Muhammed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Muhammed lands a big elbow.
Muhammed dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Muhammed isn't that keen on the idea.
Roberts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roberts has hold of Muhammed's hands but Muhammed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muhammed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muhammed trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Muhammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muhammed slows the pace down in half guard.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muhammed.
Muhammed decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Muhammed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muhammed lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammed throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammed defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muhammed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muhammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhammed tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Muhammed passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts is staying active underneath Muhammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Muhammed dominated that second round.
That's time! Muhammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Muhammed swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Muhammed gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
Muhammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muhammed landing with the ground and pound.
Muhammed wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts working for a triangle but Muhammed defends it easily.
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Muhammed to get to half guard.
Muhammed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muhammed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muhammed pulls his head out easily.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is not content to let Muhammed control the position.
Muhammed slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Roberts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muhammed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muhammed's back!
Roberts not allowing Muhammed to control his hands.
Roberts controlling well, preventing Muhammed from escaping the position.
Roberts working for the choke.
Muhammed is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Muhammed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roberts is trying to stick to Muhammed's back but Muhammed is turning into Roberts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Roberts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muhammed.
Muhammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Muhammed from controlling successfully.
Muhammed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muhammed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muhammed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muhammed has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Muhammed postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muhammed pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocky Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Muhammed.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muhammed is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muhammed is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muhammed lands a nice short elbow.
Muhammed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muhammed is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muhammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muhammed slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Muhammed drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Muhammed is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Muhammed there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muhammed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akbar Muhammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muhammed pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akbar Muhammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhammed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akbar Muhammed!
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energy
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FIGHT
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