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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ellert Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Lead!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts connects with a solid leg kick.
Lead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roberts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lead controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lead moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Lead is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roberts's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lead controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to control Lead's posture but Lead avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roberts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lead is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lead controlling from side mount.
Lead's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Lead might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Lead.
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Lead. Lead maintains the clinch.
Roberts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lead lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lead tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Lead stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Lead hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Lead walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Lead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts stuns Lead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lead.
Roberts lands a glancing blow to the side of Lead's head.
It looks like James Lead has been cut.
Lead closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lead has clasped his hands together around Roberts's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Lead hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lead.
Ellert Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lead shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Lead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellert Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lead.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts tries to land a body kick
and Lead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lead prevents a body shot from Roberts.
Lead avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts lands with a right to the head.
Roberts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lead or not.
Lead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Roberts.
Lead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lead backwards.
Roberts is leaning against Lead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roberts.
Lead looking to stall.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lead turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lead is breathing heavily.
Roberts prevents Lead from moving into mount.
Roberts wants to control but Lead postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lead takes a little break here. Roberts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Lead keeps moving and retains side control.
Lead happy to just control the position for now.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Lead keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
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 Ellert Roberts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Lead's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts throws a low kick, looking for Lead's leg but Lead calmly moves out of range.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch lands to the side of Lead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lead tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Lead is out of range.
Lead tries a head kick but it misses.
Lead fails with the takedown.
Roberts jabs Lead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Roberts.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
Lead is rocked!
Lead walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lead limp body while Roberts jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ellert Roberts!
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