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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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263 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. McRoberts tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRoberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McRoberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McRoberts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews is trying to keep McRoberts in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRoberts is one step ahead there.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but McRoberts is proving a slippery customer.
McRoberts stays in close to Matthews's body and controls the position.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh McRoberts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McRoberts misses with a head kick.
McRoberts dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on McRoberts's head and hops out.
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McRoberts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Josh McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McRoberts's guard.
McRoberts trying to control the position.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
McRoberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McRoberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McRoberts's head.
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McRoberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McRoberts is trying to improve his position.
Matthews landing a few strikes.
Matthews advances nicely into full mount.
McRoberts is working to get back to half guard.
McRoberts is bucking up trying to escape but Matthews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McRoberts working to try and regain half guard.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matthews is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McRoberts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McRoberts shrugs it off.
McRoberts is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks McRoberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McRoberts tries to reverse the position but Matthews maintains control.
McRoberts gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McRoberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
Matthews prevents McRoberts from standing back up.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but McRoberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McRoberts pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McRoberts is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McRoberts avoid being mounted?
Matthews slips a nice elbow through McRoberts's hands, connecting with McRoberts's forehead.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but McRoberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to control. McRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matthews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McRoberts lands a two punch combo.
McRoberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matthews is trying to control the position but McRoberts postures up.
McRoberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRoberts drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick McRoberts off! McRoberts jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing McRoberts from controlling successfully.
McRoberts is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
McRoberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted.
Matthews wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McRoberts's head.
Matthews trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
McRoberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McRoberts unloads with some shots from mount but Matthews bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by McRoberts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews moves into full guard.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRoberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews wants to stand up but McRoberts is controlling him.
McRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts 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.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews is looking to stand up but McRoberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews controls McRoberts momentarily but McRoberts frees himself.
Matthews kicks McRoberts off and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from McRoberts misses.
McRoberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRoberts.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRoberts.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McRoberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McRoberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews drives through with a takedown into McRoberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Matthews passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matthews trying to control the action but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Matthews tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matthews has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews fails with the takedown
and McRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but McRoberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josh McRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Matthews.
McRoberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews has McRoberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McRoberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McRoberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
McRoberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRoberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McRoberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRoberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McRoberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRoberts defends it nicely.
McRoberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McRoberts misses with a low kick.
McRoberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
McRoberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McRoberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McRoberts wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews advances position into side control!
Matthews scores with punches from side control.
McRoberts gets back to half guard.
McRoberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to pass the half guard into mount. McRoberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matthews has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McRoberts defend it? Matthews steps over the head and cranks it - McRoberts is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Matthews! Max Matthews retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Max Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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