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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Roberson (ranked 8437 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Shaft (ranked 8550 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Shaft is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Shaft!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberson tries to score with a low kick but Shaft moves his leg out of the way.
Roberson scores with a takedown into Shaft's guard.
Roberson stops Shaft from standing up.
Roberson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaft is looking to stand back up but Roberson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shaft.
Shaft is trying to stand back up but Roberson is controlling him
Shaft pushes Roberson off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson looks for the body kick but Shaft saw that one coming.
Shaft avoids the head kick by Roberson.
Shaft is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaft looks to land a combination but Roberson avoids it well.
Roberson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roberson wants to land a leg kick but Shaft is out of range.
Shaft pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberson back to the cage. Shaft follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shaft takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Shaft's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberson.
Roberson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaft sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaft throws a right hand that Roberson ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberson also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberson dodges the punch combination from Shaft.
Roberson fails to land the takedown.
Roberson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Roberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaft looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberson attempts a counter takedown but Shaft avoids it well and moves away.
Theodore Roberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaft gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaft is looking to stand up but Roberson isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberson gets to his feet. Shaft looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roberson avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Shaft looks to move away, Roberson throws a big counter combo but Shaft just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaft scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shaft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaft tries to sprawl out of it but Roberson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaft manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Shaft dominated that round.
That's time! Roberson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shaft misses with a double jab.
Roberson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaft circles away.
Shaft is looking for the big counter here.
Roberson lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson throws out a leg kick but Shaft moves out of range and Roberson only half commits.
Roberson shoots in and drives through. Shaft sprawls well.
Shaft unleashes a big counter combination but Roberson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Roberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Shaft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Roberson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roberson dives in and scores a takedown into Shaft's guard.
Theodore Roberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberson with a nice head shot there.
Shaft is looking to stand up but Roberson isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaft throws a right hand that Roberson ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberson also avoids with ease.
Roberson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaft throws a counter combo.
Roberson throws a low kick, looking for Shaft's leg but Shaft calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Shaft's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ben Shaft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaft is able to avoid easily.
Shaft lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roberson dodges the punch combination from Shaft.
Roberson shoots in but Shaft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberson shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaft is looking for the big counter here.
That's four 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.
No joy there for Shaft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaft throws a right and a left that Roberson avoids nicely.
Roberson misses with a head kick.
Shaft misses with a few strikes there.
As Shaft looks to move away, Roberson throws a big counter combo but Shaft just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaft throws a series of punches but Roberson avoids them all with ease.
Shaft throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Shaft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crunch! Roberson slams his shin into Shaft's torso.
Roberson misses with a body kick.
Roberson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson wants to land a leg kick but Shaft is out of range.
Roberson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaft to the mat! Shaft manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shaft tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaft avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaft throws a counter combo.
Roberson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Shaft.
Roberson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaft as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaft is out of range.
Shaft is looking for the big counter here.
Roberson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberson throws a sloppy head kick and Shaft moves out of range easily.
Shaft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaft gets caught napping as Roberson dives in and scores a takedown. Shaft manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberson is controlling him.
Shaft is looking to stand back up but Roberson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shaft.
Shaft tries to kick Roberson off in order to stand up. Roberson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Shaft is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaft is trying to escape the position but Roberson is controlling the position.
Theodore Roberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Shaft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaft bucks up and tries to throw Roberson off but instead Roberson has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Roberson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaft has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Shaft!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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