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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Finnegan (ranked 731 p4p, 99 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1253 p4p, 158 weight class). Finnegan comes to the cage accompanied by The Rogues - Gravel Walk. Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Roberts was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Finnegan.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Roberts wants the takedown. Finnegan is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Finnegan's guard against the cage.
Finnegan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Finnegan seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Finnegan is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finnegan's guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finnegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finnegan lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Finnegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts misses with a hook.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Finnegan is looking to counter punch.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finnegan did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finnegan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Finnegan bucks up and tries to throw Roberts off but instead Roberts has got his back!
Finnegan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roberts's guard. Nice work there by Finnegan.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnegan postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Finnegan is stalling in the full guard.
Finnegan wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily.
Finnegan stands up from Roberts's guard - Finnegan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finnegan throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Finnegan.
Roberts slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finnegan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Finnegan lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finnegan gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Finnegan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Finnegan catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finnegan gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finnegan cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finnegan up against the cage.
Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finnegan defends well.
Roberts has his hands on Finnegan's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finnegan stands up and beckons Roberts to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Finnegan drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finnegan is looking for the KO!
Roberts is rocked!
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts wants to counter with a clinch but Finnegan pushes him away.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan sets himself, and Roberts steps forward looking for the clinch! Finnegan avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finnegan but Finnegan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finnegan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finnegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finnegan controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finnegan gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts dives in and grabs Finnegan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnegan pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Finnegan connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnegan, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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