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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kantemir Khashukaev (ranked 2638 p4p, 242 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 2641 p4p, 243 weight class). Jeff Roberts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kantemir Khashukaev's chin.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantemir Khashukaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khashukaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khashukaev defends it nicely.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khashukaev but Khashukaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khashukaev is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khashukaev tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Khashukaev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khashukaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khashukaev.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Khashukaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Khashukaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khashukaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts trying to control but Khashukaev is working from the bottom.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Khashukaev is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
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 up with Khashukaev, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Khashukaev against the cage but Khashukaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khashukaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khashukaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Khashukaev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Khashukaev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Khashukaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Khashukaev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Khashukaev's brow.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Khashukaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Khashukaev!
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Khashukaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Khashukaev from controlling successfully.
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 Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Khashukaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khashukaev scores with a nice strike.
Khashukaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses the jab.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Khashukaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khashukaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khashukaev cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khashukaev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khashukaev trying to control the position here.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a strike but Khashukaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khashukaev lands a couple of digs.
Khashukaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khashukaev is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khashukaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Khashukaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khashukaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberts just manages to avoid it.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Khashukaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Kantemir Khashukaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khashukaev lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Khashukaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Khashukaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khashukaev leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khashukaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Khashukaev.
Roberts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khashukaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roberts is in Khashukaev's guard.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khashukaev has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Khashukaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Khashukaev isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Khashukaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khashukaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khashukaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khashukaev trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Khashukaev preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Khashukaev to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khashukaev lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khashukaev lands a body shot.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Khashukaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khashukaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khashukaev to the mat! Khashukaev manages to get full guard.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khashukaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts is in close to Khashukaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khashukaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantemir Khashukaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khashukaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantemir Khashukaev!
Our winner, Kantemir Khashukaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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