Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 228
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jericho drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.
Jericho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.
Jericho controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho pushes Roberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho avoiding damage.
Roberts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jericho pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Jericho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jericho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Jericho. #TD2#
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Jericho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts working a defensive guard but Jericho manages to pass into side control anyway.
The strikes coming from Jericho are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts is pushing Jericho's head away, looking to escape. Jericho manages to hold on to the position though.
Jericho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jericho lands a big elbow.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Jericho's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho landing punches. #SUB#
Jericho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roberts is now in Jericho's guard. A big mistake from Jericho there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jericho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jericho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jericho, not yet.
Jericho is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving. #SUB#
Jericho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roberts uses it to pass to side control.
Roberts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jericho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.
Jericho wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Jericho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jericho 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.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jericho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jericho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jericho looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jericho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Jericho punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jericho.
Jericho lands a front kick.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Jericho, which made it look bad.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Jericho connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Jericho as he connects with a hook.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jericho quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jericho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts. #T2##SUB#
Jericho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Jericho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jericho trying to control the position.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jericho chips away with some ground and pound.
Jericho throws a big elbow that misses.
Jericho throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Roberts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jericho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Come on Jericho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jericho lands with a right to the head.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Jericho won't allow it. #BC#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jericho misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Jericho throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Jericho.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jericho counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
A combination from Jericho does no damage. #CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Come on Jericho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jericho is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Jericho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch. #TD2#
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.
Jericho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho forces his way into half guard.
Jericho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Jericho trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Roberts has hold of Jericho's hands but Jericho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Jericho wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Maxim Jericho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jericho performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Jericho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Jericho trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL#
Jericho has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jericho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jericho is stalling here.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho slows down the pace here.
Jericho stalls. #T4#
Jericho leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Jericho.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jericho. That one must have hurt.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Jericho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jericho stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jericho defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Jericho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jericho 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 220
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parazinho is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Parazinho actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is looking to stall here but Parazinho recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Parazinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Parazinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roberts wants to stand but Parazinho is controlling the position.
Parazinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Parazinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SU2#
Parazinho stands up and beckons Roberts to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Parazinho. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Parazinho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parazinho jabs at Roberts's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Parazinho.
Parazinho is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Parazinho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parazinho but Parazinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parazinho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL2#
Parazinho clinches with his opponent.
Parazinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parazinho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parazinho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mannie Parazinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Parazinho closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parazinho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Parazinho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Parazinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Parazinho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parazinho lands a right hand. #T3#
A short uppercut from Parazinho.
Roberts has Parazinho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parazinho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parazinho lands with a light punch inside.
Parazinho scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Parazinho.
Parazinho lands a left hand. #BC2#
Parazinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Parazinho tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parazinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Parazinho misses.
Parazinho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Parazinho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Parazinho scores with a shot to the body.
Parazinho connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Parazinho forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Parazinho is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parazinho down to the mat. Parazinho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Parazinho, which made it look bad.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Parazinho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Parazinho. That snapped Roberts's head back.
Parazinho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
Parazinho throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Parazinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parazinho scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannie Parazinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parazinho defends it nicely.
Mannie Parazinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parazinho lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Parazinho. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Parazinho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roberts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parazinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parazinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Parazinho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parazinho lands with a nice body kick.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Parazinho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parazinho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roberts's head.#CUT2#
Jeff Roberts's cut is getting worse.
Parazinho keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parazinho lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Parazinho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mannie Parazinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parazinho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Parazinho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Parazinho. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Parazinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parazinho cracks Roberts with a nice body shot.
Parazinho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mannie Parazinho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Parazinho - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Parazinho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parazinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parazinho lands with a left to the head.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Parazinho won't allow it.
Parazinho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Parazinho.
Parazinho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parazinho.
A shot in the inside from Parazinho.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Parazinho.
A short uppercut from Parazinho.
Good body shot from Parazinho.
Parazinho lands a nice uppercut.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Parazinho holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parazinho. #T3#
Parazinho presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Parazinho.
Nice body punch from Parazinho.
Parazinho lands a nice uppercut.
Parazinho lands with a right to the head.
Parazinho stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Parazinho is working Roberts over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Parazinho.
Parazinho has Roberts pressed against the cage.
Parazinho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Parazinho has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Parazinho.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Parazinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parazinho.
A short right from Parazinho on the inside. #T4#
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parazinho presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parazinho lands with a left to the head.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Parazinho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parazinho.
Parazinho pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parazinho digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Parazinho is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parazinho.
Parazinho lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeff Roberts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Parazinho manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parazinho.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parazinho. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parazinho.
Parazinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parazinho scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parazinho lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannie Parazinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Parazinho keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
Parazinho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Parazinho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Parazinho.
Parazinho scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parazinho connects with a looping right hand.
Parazinho lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Parazinho.
Parazinho lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parazinho steps in with a hook that catches Roberts right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Parazinho follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Roberts looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mannie Parazinho!
Our winner, Mannie Parazinho, 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.

Event: GC 214
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jernit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Roberts moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit 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.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jernit throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Jernit.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.#T2#
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Jernit sprawls well.
Roberts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Jernit is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Jernit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Jernit swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Jernit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Jernit.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet.
Jernit has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Jernit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jernit tries to get out of the position.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jernit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jernit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jernit is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Jernit circles away and we're back to standing.
As Roberts backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jernit is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
Jernit cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jernit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Jernit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jernit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jernit pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jernit's guard.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Jernit actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is thwarting Jernit's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jernit tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jernit is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Jernit's temple.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Jernit's temple. #T3#
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Jernit dodges it nicely.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Nice strikes from Roberts there. #ROC2#
Jernit is rocked!
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Jernit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts is nestled in close to Jernit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts. #T4#
Jernit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Jernit wants to sweep but no luck.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Jernit's brow.
Roberts trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Jernit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jernit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Nice uppercut there from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roberts on the side of the head.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.#T1#
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Jernit cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jernit's waist but Jernit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Jernit misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Jernit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass. #T2#
Jernit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Donk. Jernit catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a jab.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Jernit gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
Jernit throws out a powerful jab.
Roberts with a poor takedown
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jernit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Donk. Jernit catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
Jernit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jernit wants it to stay on the feet.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Jernit avoids it easily.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jernit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
A relieved looking Bunt Jernit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Michael scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Michael cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Michael.
Good exchange - Michael coming out on top.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Michael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts dives in and grabs Michael's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michael pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michael scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Michael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael scores with a jab to the body.
Michael lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Michael cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Michael 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.
Michael thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Michael throws a shot to the body.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Michael gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
Michael misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Michael. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Michael counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Michael lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Michael.
Michael feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Michael sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Michael scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Michael moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Michael to work. #TD#
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Michael content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Michael wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Roberts wants to stand up but Michael is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michael, right into the meat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael connects with a single shot there.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michael circles away.
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michael lands a front kick.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Michael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Michael as Roberts shoots in.
Michael cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Michael lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Michael lands the left hand.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Michael.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michael connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michael.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Michael.
Michael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Michael.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Michael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully. #ES#
Roberts pushes Michael off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Michael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Michael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Michael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balbus Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Michael tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Michael 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.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Michael.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Roberts looks for a takedown but Michael sprawls well.#CL2#
Michael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Michael scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michael leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Michael won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael crunches a lovely knee into Roberts's ribcage.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michael taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Michael scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Michael has Roberts pushed against the cage.
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 Michael walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Michael lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Michael coming out on top.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Michael.
That kick from Michael tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michael lands a body shot.
Michael cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
A left and a right from Michael both land. Nice combination.
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 takedown. "I don't think so" says Michael as he avoids it easily.
Michael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Michael has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch. #T4#
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Michael manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roberts jumps guard but Michael turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Michael stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michael.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michael avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michael lands a left hand.
Michael digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Michael shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael is stalling here.
Michael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michael to keep the fight standing.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Michael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Michael sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Michael.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michael, right into the meat.
Michael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michael throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Michael jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Roberts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Michael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoiding damage as Michael throws knees to the body. #TD#
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Michael has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SU2#
Michael stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Michael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michael.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Michael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Michael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael lands with a shot to the body.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Michael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Michael lands a body shot.
Michael throws out a powerful jab.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michael.
Michael lands a high kick!
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Michael.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Michael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balbus Michael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Michael feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michael to score with a decent uppercut.
Michael moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michael pinned against the cage. Michael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael connects with a high kick.
Michael lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Michael sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michael's waist but Michael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Michael gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michael winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Balbus Michael!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Balbus Michael!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Balbus Michael!

Balbus Michael wins by unanimous decision!
Balbus Michael tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Roberts throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.
Roberts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roberts scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Nelson is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roberts working the ground and pound but Nelson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working. #T1#
Roberts working the ground and pound but Nelson is defending the strikes.
Roberts staying calm.
Roberts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nelson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nelson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nelson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Nelson wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson controlling the position well. #T3#
Roberts throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T4#
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Roberts is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Nelson has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Roberts will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Jab from Nelson.#TD2#
Roberts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roberts is in Nelson's guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Roberts controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberts is proving hard to escape from.
Roberts wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Roberts lands a few punches from side control.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Roberts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nelson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Roberts throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.
Roberts misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nelson regains half guard.
Roberts throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nelson is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson has his hands on Roberts's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Azumah Nelson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Nelson is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Roberts works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Roberts manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him. #T2#
Roberts throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roberts is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Roberts.
Roberts pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
Roberts moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Nelson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson taking a bit of punishment here - Roberts scoring with strikes.
Nelson parries the strikes from Roberts easily there. Roberts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nelson to escape.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Roberts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Roberts throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roberts 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Roberts!
A relieved looking Jeff 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.
Azumah Nelson spoke after the fight, saying 'the slowest learner I have ever had. lol had no chance'.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Khashukaev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Khashukaev's guard.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#REVR#
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.
#R2#
Roberts fails with the takedown.#TD#
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. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely. #REF3#
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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CUT#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVR#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.#TD2#
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.

Event: Sun
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Basurto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts cracks Basurto with a solid left hand.
Basurto has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Basurto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Basurto cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: FSF 10: Power
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Roberts 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#
Marshall Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Marshall Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Marshall Matthews's brow.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall Matthews taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Marshall Matthews's head.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Roberts controlling the action here.
Marshall Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Marshall Matthews! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FSF 4: Earth
Date: Sep 12, 2017

#R1#
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reigns defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Reigns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Reigns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts.
Nice sprawl there from Reigns as Roberts shoots in.
Reigns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reigns throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reigns but Reigns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Reigns counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Reigns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Reigns counters with a thumping low kick.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Reigns throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Reigns lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reigns's waist but Reigns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Reigns lands a two punch combo.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Reigns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roberts's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Reigns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brando Reigns!
After winning the bout, Brando Reigns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
Roberts forces his way into half guard.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!
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!
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Barnes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Roberts fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Roberts! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to clinch #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
Roberts grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
Roberts cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnes to see if he's OK.
Roberts wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberts wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Roberts trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roberts looks up at the clock and then as Barnes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roberts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!
Roberts controls the position from side control.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Roberts in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barnes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roberts turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Barnes pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roberts stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberts works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Roberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roberts, into his guard. #REVR##ES2#
Roberts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes. #TD2#
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Barnes won't allow Roberts to sweep him here. #SU#
Barnes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uriah Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Uriah Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roberts looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Barnes.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Roberts. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Barnes wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Roberts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Barnes throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Barnes scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uriah Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Barnes cracks Roberts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Roberts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barnes finish him? #CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a big right hand! Oh Roberts is in trouble here! Barnes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Barnes!

Event: StrikeForce Union #70
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Roberts gets caught flat footed, as Taquses shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to strike off his back.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roberts wants to stand but Taquses is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into Taquses's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taquses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVB#
Taquses trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Top Team inform us that Taquses has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taquses has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Taquses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taquses has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Taquses lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taquses 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. #ES#
Roberts is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taquses presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD2#
Taquses has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roberts clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Roberts is trying to shake Taquses off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Taquses won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Roberts scores with a takedown into Taquses's guard.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Taquses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Taquses postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roberts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taquses, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts postures up in Taquses's guard and throws a big left but Taquses blocks it.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Roberts has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Taquses to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roberts is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Taquses pulls down on the head and he's put Roberts to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
After the fight, Oliver Taquses was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Roberts tries to move into range but Mc Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mc Steel counter with a right hand.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mc Steel. Mc Steel obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Roberts stands up over Mc Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
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!
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts. #T1#
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Mc Steel defending well.
Roberts working Mc Steel over with strikes.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mc Steel's head.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the action but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Mc Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts not doing much here.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
Mc Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Steel tries to get out of the position.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Mc Steel's hands, connecting with Mc Steel's forehead.
Mc Steel has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roberts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mc Steel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
Roberts postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mc Steel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Roberts and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 88
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Mendoza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Roberts has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Mendoza holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Mendoza.
Roberts is working for takedown but Mendoza is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Mendoza leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#T1#
Roberts slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza, which made it look bad. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendoza enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendoza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Mendoza uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Mendoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mendoza is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mendoza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Roberts works over Mendoza with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendoza wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Mendoza pushes Roberts off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Edgar Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Roberts takes one on the button.
Roberts slips a jab from Mendoza.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Roberts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Mendoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendoza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Mendoza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendoza swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendoza's guard.#ES2#
Mendoza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Mendoza. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendoza defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Mendoza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edgar Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza, which made it look bad.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Roberts throws a quick counter head kick but Mendoza was just out of range.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well. #T1#
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendoza as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendoza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mendoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Mendoza.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendoza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Mendoza.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
A cross from Mendoza lands.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendoza looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Mendoza.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
Jeff Roberts's cut is getting worse.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendoza is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Mendoza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza works over Roberts's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
Mendoza scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mendoza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Mendoza looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses. #TD#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Mendoza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Mendoza wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him. #ES2#
Mendoza kicks Roberts off and gets to his feet.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Mendoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendoza continues to drive forward.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendoza is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Mendoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mendoza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendoza sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mendoza scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Mendoza!

Event: CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Heart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Heart fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heart sprawls and moves away.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
Heart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Heart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Heart, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#T1#
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Heart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heart defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Heart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heart throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Heart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Heart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Heart blocks nicely. #T2#
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heart has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts postures up in Heart's guard and throws a big left but Heart blocks it.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Heart is keeping the position.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts. #T3#
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Heart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Heart!#REVB#
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Heart is having none of it.
Roberts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Heart dives into side control.
Heart controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Roberts gets back to half guard.
Heart controlling the action here. #ES#
Roberts manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Heart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Heart lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts goes for a double leg but Heart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heart continues to drive forward.
Heart with a hook.
Heart scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heart as he avoids it easily.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart lands a jab.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heart. #T1##BC2#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heart lands with an overhand left.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heart pinned against the cage. Heart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Heart. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Heart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Heart as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Heart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roberts.
Heart scores with a jab.
Heart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Heart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heart circles away.
Heart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Heart has knocked Roberts down with a huge combo! Heart steps away and waves a wobbly Roberts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Roberts right on the button. Roberts goes down! Heart follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Heart gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Heart! Peter Heart retains his featherweight title!
Peter Heart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCR 80
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Helm throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helm throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Helm clinches.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Helm smiles and moves away.
Helm stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Helm misses.
Helm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Helm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Helm misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.#TD2#
Helm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helm.
Helm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Helm misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Helm throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helm's guard. Nice move by Roberts!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Helm wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roberts 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.
Helm throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Helm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts has Helm pulled in close to control his posture.
Helm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##ES#
Roberts kicks Helm off and gets to his feet.
Helm closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Helm looking for a sweep. Not yet Helm, not yet.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts postures up in Helm's guard and throws a big left but Helm blocks it.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Helm is keeping the position.
Roberts is in close to Helm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts postures up.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts. #SUB2#
Helm working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts postures up in Helm's guard and throws a big left but Helm blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helm pulls Roberts in close to his closed guard and prevents Roberts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helm is trying to hold Roberts in close to prevent damage but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helm is trying to control but can't.
Helm keeping hold of Roberts's head, controlling as best he can.
Helm tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Roberts is taking a breather. Helm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helm is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts is nestled in close to Helm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Helm throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Helm misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helm can do to turn this around?
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Helm is rocked!
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helm is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Helm covers up, he's hurt! Roberts keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Roberts and the ref steps in to end the fight! Roberts can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
A victorious Jeff Roberts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Pan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Pan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pan scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Pan.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pan to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts dives in and grabs Pan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pan pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Pan misses the target.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Pan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts postures up. #T1#
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Pan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts throws a strike but Pan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pan manages to pass to side control.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Pan sits in half guard. #T2#
Roberts tries to kick Pan off but Pan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Pan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pan wants to stand but Roberts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Pan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pan stops Roberts from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Pan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Roberts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Pan!
Peter Pan is the new featherweight champion!
Peter Pan decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Pan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pan clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pan lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Pan darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Pan misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Roberts wants the takedown. Pan is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pan's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Pan looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily. #SUB2#
Pan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Pan's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Roberts passes Pan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Pan's temple.
Roberts winds up and cracks Pan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Pan looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes. #SUB2#
Pan actively working from the bottom here.
Pan wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Pan is working away. #T2#
Roberts prevents Pan from improving his position.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Pan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Pan actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Pan is working away.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Pan's head. #T3#
Roberts is taking a breather. Pan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Pan wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts winds up and cracks Pan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Pan's hands, connecting with Pan's forehead.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes. #SUB2#
Pan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Pan is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pan looks winded!
Roberts is keen to just control but Pan is a slippery customer.
Pan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Pan's head.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Pan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Pan taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Pan didn't expect that.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Pan's legs - danger averted.
Pan is trying to keep Roberts in close. #SUB2#
Pan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stands up over Pan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Pan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Pan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Pan.
Pan prevents Roberts from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pan is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pan is looking for submissions but instead, Roberts has regained full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pan has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pan's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts distracts Pan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pan working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts distracts Pan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Roberts trying to control but Pan is working from the bottom.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pan working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Pan is rocked!
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Pan is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts gets to his feet and stands over Pan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pan felt that one! Roberts unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Nutt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nutt is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nutt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roberts.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts is in close to Nutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nutt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Nutt is adopting a defensive guard.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Nutt has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Roberts trying to control but Nutt is working from the bottom.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Nutt blocks nicely.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nutt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Nutt.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nutt thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Nutt tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nutt feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Nutt connects with a jab.
Nutt swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Nutt fights it but they end up in guard.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Nutt is rocked!
Roberts loads up on a big left hand. Nutt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roberts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nutt can't hide his disappointment, as Roberts celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
An out of breath Jeff Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Yung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roberts.
Yung is trying to improve his position.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
Yung is trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Yung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts cracks Yung with a big right hand but Yung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yung can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Yung going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Yung wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts cracks Yung with a big right hand but Yung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yung struggling a bit here.
Roberts lands an elbow.
Yung is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Yung struggling a bit here.#T2#
Roberts working the ground and pound but Yung is defending the strikes.
Yung tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Yung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yung some visible discomfort.
Yung is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
Yung is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Yung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roberts trying to advance position but Yung counters by regaining guard.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts works over Yung with some ground and pound from guard.
Yung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard. #T4#
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yung controlling Roberts's posture.
Roberts distracts Yung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yung is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Yung controlling the position for now.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts misses with a head shot. Yung uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
Roberts is fighting to break Yung's control of his arms but Yung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
Yung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Yung has wrist control.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
Yung connects with an inside leg kick.
David Yung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yung's guard.
Yung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Yung blocks nicely.
Yung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Roberts is in close to Yung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung pulls Roberts in to control the position. #SUB#
Yung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Yung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Yung's guard.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung controlling Roberts's posture.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Yung.
Yung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Yung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Yung. #TD2#
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Yung pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yung seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Yung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Yung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Yung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yung is controlling Roberts's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yung. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!#T3#
Yung controls the position.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Yung has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yung controlling the positon.#SUB#
Yung is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roberts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roberts for a finish.
Yung controls the position.
Yung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Yung patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
David Yung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Roberts 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.
Yung struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Yung.
I think Roberts 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Roberts!
Our winner, Jeff Roberts, 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.

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jab by Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costa lands a head shot.
Costa cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Costa with a jab.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Costa lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?#T2#
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Jeff Roberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Costa.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Costa counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Roberts takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
Jeff Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Costa scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts shoots and misses #KD#
and Costa counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Vinicius Costa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roberts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Costa!
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinicius Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #T3#
Costa wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Costa controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa looking to control.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts distracts Costa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.#SUB#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Costa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Costa.
Roberts has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa scores with a head kick. Roberts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with an outside leg kick.
Costa lands a head kick!
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!#KD#
Costa lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Costa takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#TD2#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Costa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Costa wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Costa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Roberts to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts works over Costa with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That kick from Costa tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a nice leg kick.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Costa. #T1#
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa throws a nice head kick!
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Costa lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Costa takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costa drops Roberts with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Roberts! Costa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Curtis circles away easily
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Curtis works over Roberts's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Curtis drops Roberts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roberts looks back up at him and smiles so Curtis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Curtis has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Curtis lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
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 Curtis walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing. #CL#
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Roberts jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis is working Roberts over against the cage.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Roberts looks winded!
Curtis prevents the takedown attempt.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.#T4#
Curtis gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Curtis is working Roberts over against the cage.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis lands an uppercut, right on the button! Roberts tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Isaac Curtis stared into the camera and said 'Finally, a victory. I was very close to hanging up m gloves permanently. '.

Event: StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts cracks Dirt with a solid left hand.
Dirt trying to control the position. #ES#
Dirt kicks Roberts off and gets to his feet.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#TD2#
Dirt gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberts is standing up over Dirt. Dirt looks to escape but Roberts dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Roberts wants to control but Dirt is keeping him busy.
Dirt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts working Dirt over with strikes.
Dirt wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts is trying to control. Dirt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Dirt is rocked!
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dirt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
An out of breath Jeff Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Redfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Redfield. That one must have hurt.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Redfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redfield.
We've been told by Redfield's head coaches at Moustache Lounge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redfield digs a good hook to Roberts's body. #T1#
Redfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Redfield scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Redfield circles away easily
enabling Redfield to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Redfield digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Peter Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redfield.
Roberts looks winded!
Redfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Redfield.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redfield.
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!
Redfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A good leg kick by Redfield.
Redfield scores with a punch to the head.
Redfield digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Redfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redfield, as that shot connected.
Roberts has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Redfield cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Redfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Redfield as he connects with a hook.
Redfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redfield scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Redfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Redfield connects with a crisp jab.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Redfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfield lands a jab to the nose.
Redfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Redfield controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roberts looks up at the clock and then as Redfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roberts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts working the strikes but Redfield uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
Redfield is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Redfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Redfield wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Redfield lands a right hook to the body.
Peter Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield 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.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Redfield circles away easily
and Redfield counters with a head kick.
Redfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redfield is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Redfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Redfield lands the left hand.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts needs to keep his hands up - Redfield had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Redfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Redfield.
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redfield thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Redfield there.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Redfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Roberts is breathing heavily.#T2#
Redfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Redfield finish him?
Redfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Redfield lands a head shot.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Redfield.#T3#
Redfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redfield, right into the meat.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Redfield scores with a body shot.
Redfield connects with a jab.
Redfield digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Jab, jab by Redfield - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Redfield counters with a left to the body.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Redfield steps in with a hook that catches Roberts right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Redfield follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Roberts looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Redfield!
Peter Redfield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCaffrey pinned against the cage. McCaffrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCaffrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
McCaffrey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
McCaffrey throwing a counter right hand but Roberts manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roberts gets a double leg takedown into McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Roberts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCaffrey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but McCaffrey is keeping the position.
Roberts postures up in McCaffrey's guard and throws a big left but McCaffrey blocks it.
Roberts throws a strike but McCaffrey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCaffrey won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts is pulling down on McCaffrey's head. It's preventing any offense from McCaffrey, at least for the moment.#T2#
Roberts wants to stand up but McCaffrey is controlling him.
Roberts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McCaffrey looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts wants to control from the top but McCaffrey keeps moving.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but McCaffrey blocks nicely.
McCaffrey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCaffrey tries to get out of the position.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCaffrey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Geo77 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McCaffrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaffrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but McCaffrey blocks nicely.
McCaffrey is breathing heavily.
McCaffrey keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but McCaffrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McCaffrey misses its target.
Rupert McCaffrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCaffrey as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCaffrey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts tries for a takedown but McCaffrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCaffrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCaffrey lands a body shot.
McCaffrey looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts with the counter takedown but McCaffrey avoids it easily.
Roberts moves out of range as McCaffrey throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
enabling McCaffrey to counter with a crisp jab.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from McCaffrey misses the target.
Rupert McCaffrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.#T1#
McCaffrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCaffrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCaffrey defends well and Roberts ends up having to push McCaffrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and McCaffrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. McCaffrey is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts stands up over McCaffrey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCaffrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaffrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
McCaffrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McCaffrey slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCaffrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. McCaffrey tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCaffrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCaffrey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCaffrey but McCaffrey pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
McCaffrey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCaffrey as he jumps to the side.
McCaffrey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCaffrey scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but McCaffrey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
McCaffrey is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert McCaffrey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaffrey pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to McCaffrey's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts cracks McCaffrey with a solid left hand.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Roberts with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
McCaffrey is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
Oh McCaffrey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts gets to his feet and stands over McCaffrey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCaffrey felt that one! Roberts unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCaffrey from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
A victorious Jeff Roberts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
McCaffrey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rupert McCaffrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCaffrey misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
McCaffrey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Roberts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCaffrey 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.
McCaffrey trying to land knees to the body.
McCaffrey lands a left hand. #BC#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
McCaffrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
McCaffrey looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by McCaffrey as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McCaffrey. No joy for Roberts on that attempt. #TD#
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into McCaffrey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaffrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
McCaffrey wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaffrey has wrist control.
Roberts is working McCaffrey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCaffrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts pushes down on McCaffrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCaffrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Roberts throwing shots but McCaffrey is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Roberts has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCaffrey defend it? Roberts steps over the head and cranks it - McCaffrey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roberts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #13
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Madruga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madruga counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madruga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Madruga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Madruga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Madruga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Madruga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madruga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Madruga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Madruga lands with a cross.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madruga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otavio Madruga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madruga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Madruga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts looks winded!#KD#
Madruga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas! Roberts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Madruga finish him?! #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts ducks into an uppercut from Madruga and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otavio Madruga!
Otavio Madruga retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Clancy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts stops Clancy from standing up.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Clancy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts works over Clancy with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clancy wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Roberts wants to control from the top but Clancy keeps moving.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clancy is breathing heavily.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Clancy is rocked!
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Clancy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts cracks Clancy with a solid left hand.
Roberts is working Clancy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Clancy's temple. #T2#
Roberts working Clancy over with strikes.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Clancy is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Clancy's hands, connecting with Clancy's forehead.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Clancy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Our winner, Jeff Roberts, 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.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program