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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Roberts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Roberts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyron Washington! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes. Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away. Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington. A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Washington misses with the combination.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd cheers as Roberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though. Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Washington is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow. 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! Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control. Roberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground. Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Washington controlling the pace. Washington working over Roberts with some ground and pound. Roberts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Washington is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington. Washington passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roberts hang on? Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington lands a nice shot to the head. Washington looking to control and managing it successfully. Washington working away from the top, dropping strikes. Washington working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay. Washington is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Roberts is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyron Washington!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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