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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roofer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Roofer tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roofer.
Nice body punch from Roofer - that landed with a thud.
Stonedberg tries to work over Roofer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roofer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Roofer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg tries to work over Roofer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roofer tries to throw a body punch but Stonedberg avoids it by throwing Roofer back against the cage.
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Roofer as the two fighters clinch.
Roofer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roofer tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Roofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roofer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Roofer manages to break the clinch.
Roofer lands the left hand.
Roofer avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stonedberg throws an overhand right that lands on Roofer's shoulder, as Roofer tries to avoid the shot.
Roofer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roofer manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer is looking for a counter combo.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses.
Roofer throws a shot from downtown. Stonedberg moves away and avoids it.
Roofer lands with a hook. Stonedberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
Roofer is looking to chop away at Stonedberg's legs.
Despite the aggression on Stonedberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stonedberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ben Roofer has been cut.
Stonedberg connects with a right hand. Roofer shakes it off.
A slow jab from Roofer misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roofer.
Roofer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stonedberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
And Roofer counters with a quick kick to the body but Stonedberg blocks it.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roofer with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Roofer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stonedberg wants to land a leg kick but Roofer is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roofer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roofer throws a push kick but Stonedberg slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stonedberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ben Roofer's cut is getting worse.
Roofer avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg slips a jab from Roofer.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Stonedberg punishes Roofer's body with a nice straight punch.
Stonedberg lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Roofer misses with a leg kick
and Stonedberg counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg blocks a jab.
Roofer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Roofer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roofer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roofer manages to avoid it.
Roofer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roofer misses with a low kick.
Roofer works over Stonedberg's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Roofer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roofer looks for the body kick but Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Stonedberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick
and Stonedberg counters with a straight right hand.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stonedberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roofer blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Roofer walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
The fighters circling - Roofer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roofer misses with a straight left.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Roofer moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Roofer moves out of range easily.
Ben Roofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roofer was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Roofer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roofer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Roofer moves out of range easily.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Roofer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roofer. Roofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roofer throws a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Roofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roofer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roofer.
Roofer is looking to land body kicks.
Roofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Roofer throws a front kick that sends Stonedberg stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer is looking to chop away at Stonedberg's legs.
Stonedberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roofer.
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!
A clash of legs there as Stonedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Roofer slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Roofer.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
As Stonedberg backs away, Roofer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Roofer counters with a series of strikes. Stonedberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roofer connects with a leg kick. Stonedberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roofer moves out of range of the strikes.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Roofer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Roofer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roofer scores with a spinning back kick!
Stonedberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Roofer. Those never looked like landing.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stonedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stonedberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roofer lunges at Stonedberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stonedberg's hand.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stonedberg's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Roofer.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg misses the jab.
Roofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body.
Roofer feints and then cracks Stonedberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stonedberg down.
Stonedberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stonedberg takes one to the chin there.
Roofer lands with a kick to the temple. Stonedberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stonedberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roofer.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ben Roofer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick misses from Roofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roofer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Roofer moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Roofer.
Stonedberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roofer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roofer is looking to slow Stonedberg down with leg kicks.
Roofer thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Roofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Roofer moves out of range of the strikes.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Stonedberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stonedberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roofer blocks it well.
Stonedberg lands with a kick to the temple. Roofer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
You can see that Stonedberg has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Roofer avoids it.
Ben Roofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the body
and Roofer counters with a head kick. That will keep Stonedberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice uppercut lands for Roofer. That snapped Stonedberg's head back.
Roofer scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Roofer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Roofer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roofer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stonedberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roofer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Roofer moves out of range as Stonedberg throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a counter combo.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Stonedberg blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Stonedberg.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Stonedberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stonedberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roofer lands a high kick!
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Roofer throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roofer.
Stonedberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roofer misses with an uppercut. Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Roofer looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
Stonedberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roofer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer connects with a leg kick. Stonedberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roofer throws a head kick but Stonedberg moves out of range.
That kick from Roofer tenderised Stonedberg's leg. Stonedberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roofer throws a front kick that sends Stonedberg stumbling back into the cage.
Stonedberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roofer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Roofer lands with a nice combination. Stonedberg backs away looking to recover.
Roofer lunges at Stonedberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stonedberg's hand.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roofer moves away.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roofer.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
Stonedberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roofer.
Roofer moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Roofer throws the kick towards the body but Stonedberg avoids it.
Roofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stonedberg's calf.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stonedberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roofer. Roofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Roofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stonedberg's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roofer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Roofer!
A very excited looking Ben Roofer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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