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Event:
EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts slips under a jab from Shraf.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a swing at Shraf's ribcage but misses.
Shraf scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Shraf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
Shraf moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shraf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Shraf sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Shraf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
Shraf scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Shraf throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Roberts lunges at Shraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shraf's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat.
Shraf throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Shraf sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shraf is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well. #SUB2#
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position.#T2#
Shraf prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Roberts is looking to control Shraf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Shraf wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Roberts looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shraf pushes past his half guard into mount!
Roberts holds on to Shraf as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Shraf looking to secure an arm triangle but Roberts defends it well.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape. #SUB#
Shraf has hold of Roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roberts tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shraf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Shraf is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shraf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Shraf dives in and scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Shraf pushes his legs off easily.
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shraf defends it easily.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shraf controls the pace.#T1#
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shraf drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Shraf off! Shraf jumps back into Roberts's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shraf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD#
Shraf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shraf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shraf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shraf has Roberts in his guard.#REVB#
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
Shraf is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shraf wants to hit a switch here but Roberts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shraf there!
Roberts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shraf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djalu Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djalu Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shraf checks a low kick from Roberts.
Shraf tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Shraf is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Shraf counters with a left to the body.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shraf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.#TD#
Shraf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shraf taking a breather here. #T2#
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shraf is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shraf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is keen to just control but Shraf is a slippery customer.#T3#
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shraf is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Shraf is retaining full guard.
Roberts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Shraf's knee but Shraf avoids it well.
Shraf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Djalu Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shraf dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shraf checks it well.
Shraf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Shraf looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamezdin Shraf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shraf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamezdin Shraf!
A less than humble Jamezdin Shraf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Wiz.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Roberts jumps guard and drags Wiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiz is one step ahead there.
Wiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking to control.
#T1#
Roberts has Wiz pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Roberts is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wiz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roberts's body to avoid the submission. Roberts has instead reached around Wiz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roberts arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Djalu Roberts!
An out of breath Djalu Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Jah counters with a low kick, right behind Roberts 's knee.
Jah moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
We've been told by Jah's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jah.
Nice defenses there by Jah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jah tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberts has Jah pushed against the cage.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Roberts stalling.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roberts.
Roberts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jah scores with a spinning back kick!
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roberts avoids it.#CL2#
Roberts clinches.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
#T2#
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Jah.
Roberts looks winded!
Jah effectively controlling the action here.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jah with a knee to the head.
Jah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roberts is trying to maintain a safe position but Jah gets an underhook and turns Roberts into the cage.
Roberts avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Jah avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roberts.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jah fails to land.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Jah.
Jah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roberts avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Jah keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jah walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jah. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Jah counters by moving into the clinch.
Roberts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Jah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Jah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Jah has the dominant position.
Jah misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jah.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Jah lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts connects with the punch.
Jah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roberts.
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 Soul Jah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.
Djalu Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a hook but Jah avoids it easily.
Jah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
Jah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jah connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Jah has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
A knee to the head by Jah.
Jah tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Jah back against the cage.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jah here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Jah.
Roberts thows a leg kick but Jah checks it
and Jah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jah tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Jah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts wants to clinch but Jah slips to the side
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Jah checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jah throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Jah avoids it easily.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Jah.
Jah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Jah lands a head kick!
Jah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roberts.
Jah wants to clinch.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Jah tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Jah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
A low kick from Roberts is predictable there
and Jah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Jah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Jah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jah pinned against the cage. Jah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Nice straight punches there by Jah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jah.
Jah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jah blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Jah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Jah lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Jah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Jah.
Roberts tries to land a body kick
letting Jah counter with a right hand. #CL#
Jah closes the distance and clinches.
Jah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jah fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Jah lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Jah presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jah controlling the action here for a moment.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Jah.
A left hand lands to the body for Jah.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Jah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.#T2#
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts tries a body shot but Jah blocks it.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Jah tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts stalls.
Jah lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
#T3#
Jah lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Jah scores with a shoulder strike.
Jah connects with a knee to the head.
Jah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Djalu Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah connects with a solid leg kick.
Jah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts tries a quick counter leg kick but Jah is wise to it.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Jah counters with a leg kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.#CL#
Jah closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Jah blocking some punches.
Jah is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Jah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts connects with the punch.
Jah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jah.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Jah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jah misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Jah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jah 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Jah!
After winning the bout, Soul Jah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Wiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wiz continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Wiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws a jab when Wiz was well out of range.
Wiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Roberts avoided it.
Wiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Wiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Nice elbow from Wiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts. #T1#
Wiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Roberts is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiz gets an underhook and turns Roberts into the cage.
Wiz lands a nice elbow.
Roberts is working for takedown but Wiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wiz - that landed with a thud.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiz scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Wiz counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts slips a straight right by Wiz.
Wiz tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wiz tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Roberts.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wiz missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and Wiz counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Wiz.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Wiz moves out of range.
As Roberts looks to move away, Wiz throws a big counter combo but Roberts just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Wiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts throws a low kick but Wiz avoids it.#CL2#
Wiz gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
Roberts avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Wiz misses with some punches.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiz's brow.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Roberts.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Wiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiz misses with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a nice leg kick.
Wiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wiz blocks a jab.
Roberts misses with a leg kick
and Wiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Wiz avoids them all with ease.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiz thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiz. That snapped Roberts's head back.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Wiz tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiz throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Wiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Wiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiz managing to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiz is keeping the position for now.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Wiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiz is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiz defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Wiz lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Wiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Wiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Wiz gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Wiz manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wiz holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Wiz keeps moving.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiz is retaining full guard. #T4#
Wiz is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
My spies in Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform me that Roberts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wiz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Wiz moves away and avoids it.
Big Wiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Roberts backs away, Wiz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Djalu Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wiz slips under a jab.
Wiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Wiz avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Wiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Wiz clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Roberts is trying to stall.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts gets through Wiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
Wiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Wiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Wiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Wiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Wiz closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wiz to keep the fight standing.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice uppercut.
Roberts taking a breather.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Big Wiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Wiz lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiz.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Roberts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Roberts misses
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts looks to clinch
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Big Wiz's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Roberts throws a jab when Wiz was well out of range.
Wiz throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Wiz shows good takedown defense.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Wiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Wiz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wiz connects with a looping right hand.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Wiz.
Wiz thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wiz!
After winning the bout, Big Wiz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Infinity: Day of Carnage
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dollar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Dollar pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Dollar prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dollar has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Dollar goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Dollar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Roberts cracks Dollar with an open hand slap.
Roberts connects with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Dollar's shoulder, as Dollar tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Dollar's shoulder, as Dollar tries to avoid the shot.
Dollar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberts just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dollar is out of range.
Dollar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dollar checks a leg kick.
Roberts cracks Dollar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dollar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Dollar.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dollar wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Dollar misses with a low kick.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Dollar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djalu Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Roberts cracks Dollar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dollar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roberts finish him?
#ROC2#
Dollar is rocked!
Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Dollar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Dollar falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Djalu Roberts!
An out of breath Djalu Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Diamond Dollar had this to say: 'I have nothing to say. Sh*t just didn't work tonight, but im a champion inside and I will bounce back stronger. Mouse, where ever your hiding. Your my comeback fight. Get me the papers, and i'll sign for the fight right this second!'.
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Event:
gc99
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Kamen saw that one coming.
Kamen punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Kamen.
Kamen tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Kamen has been cut.
Kamen lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Kamen rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamen misses with a punch to the body.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a push kick but Kamen slaps the foot to one side.
Kamen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamen lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##CL2#
Roberts pushes Kamen up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts lands a right hand.
Roberts tries a body shot but Kamen blocks it.
Kamen takes a shot to the head.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Kamen.
Kamen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamen.
Roberts tries to break free but Kamen pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts digs a right hand underneath Kamen's ribcage. Kamen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Kamen.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
A big right from Kamen misses. #T2#
Kamen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamen wants to clinch but Roberts slips to the side#KD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice right hand that sends Kamen toppling to the canvas! Kamen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roberts finish him?!#ROC2#
Kamen is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Roberts engages and cracks Kamen with a massive lead left hook - Kamen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Roberts is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djalu Roberts!
A relieved looking Djalu Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
gc94
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kivipelto moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Nice shot by Kivipelto.
Kivipelto looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Kivipelto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kivipelto thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Nice defenses there by Kivipelto.
Nice straight punches there by Kivipelto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kivipelto.
Nice cross by Kivipelto.#TD2#
Kivipelto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kivipelto showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivipelto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts is controlling Kivipelto's trapped leg to prevent Kivipelto from advancing to side control.
Kivipelto winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts tries to kick Kivipelto off but Kivipelto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Kivipelto.
Kivipelto looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivipelto postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Kivipelto wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts has his hands on Kivipelto's head, controlling the position.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kivipelto trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Kivipelto postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Kivipelto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kivipelto stops Roberts from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Kivipelto is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivipelto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Kivipelto moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It appears Roberts was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roberts moves out of range as Kivipelto strikes.
A jab from Roberts finds it's way through Kivipelto's defenses.
Roberts checks a low kick from Kivipelto.#TD#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivipelto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roberts off and has taken his back!
Roberts is really stuck here.
Kivipelto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Roberts to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kivipelto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Roberts is defending well but eventually Kivipelto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Roberts has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kalle Kivipelto!
Kalle Kivipelto very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
gc90
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Eirikson needs to keep his hands up - Roberts had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eirikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Eirikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Eirikson.
Eirikson slips under a jab from Roberts.
Eirikson misses with a hook.
Eirikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eirikson throws a counter combo.
A big right from Eirikson misses.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Eirikson avoids them all with ease.
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!
Eirikson misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with an outside leg kick.
Eirikson digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Eirikson gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
The fighters circling - Eirikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts throws a right hand that Eirikson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eirikson also avoids with ease.
Roberts tries to bum rush Eirikson with a series of wild strikes but Eirikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Eirikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eirikson scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Roberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eirikson doesn't seem phased though.
Eirikson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Roberts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roberts misses with the combination.
Roberts tries to move into range but Eirikson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eirikson misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Eirikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eirikson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Leif Eirikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Eirikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Roberts forces Eirikson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Eirikson manages to break the clinch.
Eirikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Eirikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Eirikson tries to get set, Roberts tries to push him back and clinch up but Eirikson manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Eirikson finds it's target.
Eirikson throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts scores with a counter punch that sends Eirikson to the canvas! Roberts smells blood - he's punishing Eirikson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Eirikson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djalu Roberts!
A very excited looking Djalu Roberts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Leif Eirikson had this to say: 'The unwise man
is awake all night
worries over and again.
When morning rises
he is restless still,
his burden as before. '.
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