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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Monroe (ranked 25238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marston Roberts (ranked 9487 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Marston Roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elijah Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marston Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
Monroe tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Monroe trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monroe wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts looks winded!
Monroe is holding on to half guard well.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Monroe to regain full guard.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts stands up over Monroe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monroe holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Monroe missing with knees to the body.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Monroe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe pushes a forearm under Roberts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Monroe!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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