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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Heras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Roach has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bert Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Heras!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heras clinches.
Heras lands a body shot.
Heras breaks from the clinch.
Heras has managed to clinch.
Roach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heras smiles and moves away.
Roach shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heras is trying to defend but Roach finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heras is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heras pushes Roach off but Roach dives into side control.
Roach slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heras is being controlled here.
Roach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Heras wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Heras is letting Roach control him for a moment.
Heras wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heras moves into the clinch successfully.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Heras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roach manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heras breaks the clinch.
Heras has managed to clinch.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Heras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heras walks away with a smile on his face. Roach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heras forces Roach back against the cage and clinches.
Roach takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bert Roach has been cut.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Heras has him pressed against the cage.
Heras has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Heras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roach looking to slow down the pace here.
Roach tries to pull guard but Heras won't allow it.
Heras breaks from the clinch.
Heras thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roach if he has to take too many more of those.
Roach is breathing heavily.
Heras connects with an inside leg kick.
Heras moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Heras breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heras rushes Roach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heras lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Heras.
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!
Roach decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roach striking off his back.
Heras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roach avoids the head kick by Heras.
Heras throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heras goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heras connects with a leg kick. Roach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Heras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert Roach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heras moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Roach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heras smiles and moves away.
Roach tries to keep at a distance but Heras has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach trying to control the position but instead, Heras has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roach into the cage.
Roach jumps guard.
Roach wants to sweep but no luck.
Heras tries to stand but Roach is controlling from the bottom.
Heras stands up and waves to Roach to follow him.
Roach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joshua Heras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshua Heras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heras moves into the clinch.
Heras tries to land knees in the clinch but Roach avoids the damage to the body.
Roach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heras just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heras with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Bert Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heras misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roach.
Roach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heras walks away with a smile on his face. Roach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heras closes the distance and clinches.
Heras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heras moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach pulls guard.
Roach looking to control but Heras passes into half guard.
Heras decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Roach shoots in looking for a takedown. Heras tries to sprawl out of it but Roach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heras moves into the clinch successfully.
Heras breaks the clinch.
Heras forces Roach back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heras has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach jumps guard but Heras stands there with Roach around his waist. Roach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Roach shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heras defends it nicely.
Heras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roach tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Heras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bert Roach's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Heras darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heras tries to land a leg kick but Roach saw it coming and moves away.
Roach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roach somewhat.
Heras lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras throws a head kick but Roach moves out of range.
Roach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heras manages to circle out of the way.
Roach fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heras sprawls well initially but Roach persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Heras pushes Roach off looking to stand but Roach dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heras is refusing to be controlled, as Roach sits in half guard.
Roach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heras pushes Roach off looking to stand but Roach dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heras was covering up waiting for the punch and Roach finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heras wants to get back to his feet but Roach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roach landing some decent shots from guard.
Roach trying to control but Heras is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roach is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heras rushes Roach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roach tries to circle away but Heras has him pinned against the cage.
Roach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heras landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joshua Heras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roach is pushing Heras up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Heras.
Roach tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roach tries to pull guard but Heras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roach tries to pull guard but Heras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heras with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Heras.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heras drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
Bert Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Heras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heras to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Heras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Heras!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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