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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garza's entrance music is kickboxer theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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177 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robby Roist!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roist defends it nicely.
Roist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Thiago Garza has been cut.
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Roist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garza.
Garza goes for a double leg but Roist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roist continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Roist.
Garza is looking for a takedown.
Garza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roist is keeping busy.
Roist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roist tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garza is trying to stall.
Garza fails to pull guard.
Garza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roist throws a shot from downtown. Garza moves away and avoids it.
Garza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roist misses with a hook.
Roist scores with a punch to the head.
Garza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt
and Roist counters with a one-two to the body.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Roist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garza doesn't seem phased though.
Garza ducks under a wild hook from Roist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roist is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Roist circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roist but Roist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garza.
Roist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garza closes the distance and clinches up with Roist, looking for a takedown. Garza pushes Roist against the cage but Roist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Roist - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago Garza's cut is getting worse.
Roist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garza.
Roist sizes up Garza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roist scores with a nice head shot.
Roist jabs at Garza's body.
A left and a right from Roist both land. Nice combination.
Roist lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roist lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist lands with a shot to the body.
Roist clobbers Garza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garza with a poor takedown
and Roist counters with a nice body shot.
Garza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roist finds it's way round the side to connect with Garza's head.
The fighters circling - Roist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Roist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Roist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Garza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roist misses with a wild combination.
Roist moves out of range of the body kick.
Garza blocks a jab.
Thiago Garza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza throws a sloppy head kick and Roist moves out of range easily.
Roist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Garza.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roist as he avoids it easily.
Garza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robby Roist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Roist.
Roist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roist throws a hook but Garza avoids it easily.
Roist throws the left hand but Garza avoids the punch easily.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but Roist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roist connects with a crisp jab.
Garza drops his hands momentarily and Roist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garza lands a two punch combo.
Garza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roist connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Roist misses.
Garza walks into a left hand.
Roist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Roist as Garza shoots in.
Roist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roist defends well and Garza ends up having to push Roist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Roist on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Roist as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist digs a right hand into Garza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garza's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Roist.
Garza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garza tries to score a body lock takedown but Roist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roist's elbow.
Roist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roist tries to circle away but Garza has him pinned against the cage.
Roist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist pushes Garza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roist lands a shoulder strike.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist holds him up against the cage and eventually Garza drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roist lands a right hand.
Roist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roist lands a body punch.
Roist lands an uppercut.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
Roist wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roist is looking to break free of the clinch but Garza has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza has Roist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Roist.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roist working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roist is looking to break free of the clinch but Garza has double underhooks.
Roist has had enough of the clinch but Garza keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Roist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Garza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roist lands with a hook. Garza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garza tries to bum rush Roist with a series of wild strikes but Roist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Roist misses.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roist sprawls well. Roist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Roist.
Garza darts in looking for a takedown but Roist gets double underhooks and turns Garza into the cage.
Robby Roist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roist lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garza.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Roist.
Roist can't break the clinch.
Roist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.
Roist wants to break free but Garza has control.
Garza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roist's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Roist.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roist as Garza tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Roist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roist scores with a shot to the side of Garza's head.
Garza prevents Roist from breaking the clinch.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roist prevents it.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roist lands with a short shot to the head.
Roist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
Roist is leaning against Garza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roist lands a shoulder strike.
Garza keeps control of Roist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Roist.
Roist is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.
Roist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garza has Roist pressed against the cage, preventing Roist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roist pushes Garza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Garza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
A short right from Roist on the inside.
Roist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roist has had enough of the clinch but Garza keeps him there for the moment.
Garza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza looking to slow down the pace here.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Roist.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garza looking to throw knees to the head but Roist is blocking nicely.
Roist lands a nice uppercut.
Garza pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garza is proving hard to escape from.
Roist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robby Roist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Robby Roist!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Robby Roist!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Robby Roist!
Robby Roist wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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