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Event:
Grunge 19: Mad Season
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shithouse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Shithouse.
Shithouse quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shithouse 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shithouse throws out the jab.
Shithouse thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Shithouse lands a slapping body shot.
Shithouse tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts tries to land a body kick
and Shithouse counters with a straight right hand.
Shithouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Shithouse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Shithouse.
Shithouse throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Shithouse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shithouse misses with a body kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shithouse. Shithouse obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Roberts moves forwards but Shithouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shithouse throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Shithouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Shithouse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shithouse looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Shithouse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Shithouse.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Shithouse.
Shithouse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberts is out of range and Shithouse settles back down. #T2#
Shithouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shithouse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Shithouse looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Roberts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Shithouse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shithouse.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shithouse drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Shithouse blocks a body shot from Roberts.
Shithouse pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Shithouse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shithouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards. #T3#
Shithouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shithouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Shithouse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shithouse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shithouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Shithouse as the two fighters clinch.
Shithouse blocks a body shot from Roberts. #BC2#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Shithouse avoids them all with ease.
Roberts throws a hook but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Shithouse is out of range.
Shithouse throws a quick counter head kick but Roberts was just out of range.#T4#
Roberts looks for the body kick but Shithouse saw that one coming.
Roberts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shithouse is able to avoid easily.
Shithouse throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Shithouse only half commits.
Shithouse misses with a low kick.
Roberts follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shithouse with a nice calf kick.
Shithouse lands a jab to the head.
Roberts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shithouse. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a shot to the body
and Shithouse counters with a body kick that stops Roberts in his tracks momentarily.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shithouse throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts checks a low kick from Shithouse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shithouse clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shithouse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shithouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shithouse. Shithouse obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts throws a push kick but Shithouse slaps the foot to one side.
Shithouse wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Shithouse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Shithouse lands a body shot.
Shithouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Roberts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shithouse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Shithouse looks to throw a body kick
and Shithouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shithouse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shithouse moves out of range of the leg kick from Roberts.
Shithouse with a nice calf kick.
Shithouse scores with a jab.
Shithouse blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Shithouse looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Shithouse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shithouse works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Shithouse.
Brick Shithouse is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Shithouse's corner calls for a 1-2. Shithouse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shithouse.
Roberts scores with a jab. Shithouse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brick Shithouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shithouse tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Shithouse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shithouse slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Shithouse blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Shithouse throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Shithouse. #T3#
Shithouse throws a solid leg kick but Roberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shithouse.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shithouse lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shithouse.
Shithouse scores with a punch to the head.
Shithouse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shithouse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Shithouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Shithouse. Beautiful body shot.
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.
A head kick by Roberts misses
and Shithouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Shithouse.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shithouse throws out the jab.
Shithouse scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Shithouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roberts thinks about the counter body kick.
Shithouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shithouse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shithouse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Shithouse misses
and Roberts counters with a nice body kick.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shithouse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
You can see that Roberts has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shithouse looks to land a body kick but Roberts moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shithouse tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shithouse. #CL#
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Shithouse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shithouse's elbow.
Shithouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries a body shot but Shithouse blocks it.
Roberts is working Shithouse over against the cage.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shithouse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shithouse. #T1#
Shithouse misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
A shot in the inside from Shithouse.
Shithouse lands with a right to the head.
Brick Shithouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
A short uppercut from Shithouse.
Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shithouse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shithouse can pounce on him.
Shithouse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shithouse.
Shithouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Shithouse counters with a good, hard body kick but Roberts shrugs it off.
Shithouse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shithouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brick Shithouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shithouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shithouse punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts thuds his shin into the meat of Shithouse's side.
Shithouse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Shithouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Shithouse.
Shithouse looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Shithouse misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shithouse lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Donk. Shithouse catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Shithouse ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shithouse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shithouse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot
and Shithouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shithouse can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Shithouse.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shithouse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shithouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shithouse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shithouse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shithouse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Shithouse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shithouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shithouse blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shithouse.
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Shithouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shithouse 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Shithouse!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Shark was not able to check.
Shark stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.#ROC#Roberts is rocked!
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Shark sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Shark.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Shark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#That has opened up Max Roberts's cut even more.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Shark needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Roberts just on the top of the head. Roberts drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Roberts - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Power Shark!
After winning the bout, Power Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roberts moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking. #TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Roberts kicks off Mason and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mason has Roberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roberts tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Roberts's guard.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roberts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Mason!
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Roberts keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #SUB#
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Roberts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason looking to control.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Mason just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoberts.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts tried to counter with a leg kick but Mason avoided it.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Roberts tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason controlling the pace. #T2#
Roberts is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Mason stalling.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #T3#
Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mason is taking a breather. Roberts 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A nice combination there by Roberts.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Roberts. He has hold of a leg but Roberts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mason fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mason pulls Roberts into guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mason working a defensive guard but Roberts passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Roberts is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#T3#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Mason follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bea Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason!
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurminen scores with a body shot.
Nurminen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts looks winded!
Nurminen lands with a good body shot.
Nurminen lands a body shot.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurminen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurminen scores with a nice strike.
Nurminen tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nurminen throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nurminen - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Nurminen throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Nurminen.
Nurminen connects with a single shot there.
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurminen scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Nurminen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurminen throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Nurminen manages to duck under it in time.
Nurminen lands a body shot.
Nurminen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.#CL#
Nurminen rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Nurminen.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Nurminen works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurminen.
Nurminen stalling the fight.
Nurminen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
Nurminen lands an uppercut.
Nurminen slowing the pace effectively.
Roberts is looking for a takedown.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Nurminen just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
Nurminen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
Nurminen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Nurminen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kebab Nurminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurminen.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Nurminen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nurminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurminen lands a body punch.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nurminen is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Nurminen.
#ROC#Roberts is rocked!
Nurminen tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurminen finish him?
Nurminen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurminen is pushing Roberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max 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.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurminen connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurminen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen scores with a nice right hand.
Nurminen is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurminen lands a big head kick that sends Roberts to the canvas! Nurminen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen 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.
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roberts tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kallio lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Roberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
Kallio throws a good cross that connects.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kallio to score with a decent uppercut.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kallio's guard.#ES2#
Kallio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kallio is working Roberts over against the cage.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head. #T3#
Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Stalling in the clinch from Kallio.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Kallio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Kallio taking a breather.#T4#
Roberts tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts avoiding damage as Kallio throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kallio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts jumps guard but Kallio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Kallio.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Kallio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kallio throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
Max Roberts's cut is getting worse.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kallio tries to land a leg kick but Roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kallio sprawls and moves away.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kallio lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Kallio thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
As Kallio tries to get set, Roberts tries to push him back and clinch up but Kallio manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Kallio lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
and Kallio counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Roberts! He's just covering up as Kallio starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roberts with a jab.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigez throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigez.#T1#
Rodrigez fails with the takedown.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodrigez swinging wildly here.
Rodrigez slips a straight right by Roberts.
Rodrigez lands a head kick!
#T2#
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Rodrigez saw that one coming.
Rodrigez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Roberts.
Rodrigez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Rodrigez shoots in.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigez fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Rodrigez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigez's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Rodrigez takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Rodrigez blocks a body shot from Roberts.
Rodrigez letting Roberts take a breather here.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigez's efforts to push away.#T4#
Rodrigez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts tries to work over Rodrigez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to work over Rodrigez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigez takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigez has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rodrigez shoots and misses
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rodrigez moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts has Rodrigez pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Rodrigez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Rodrigez gets a clinch.
Rodrigez taking a breather. #T1#
Roberts lands with a left to the head.
Rodrigez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Rodrigez shrugs off. #TD2#
Rodrigez jumps guard.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodrigez is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.#T2#
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigez is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Roberts is pushing down on Rodrigez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigez is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigez gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Rodrigez looking to control.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigez tries to avoid it.
Roberts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodrigez takes a step back to recover.
Roberts scores with a head kick.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.#T4#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts is looking to counter with head kicks.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigez moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
As Roberts backs off Rodrigez throws a huge counter combo but Roberts manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab by Roberts.
Rodrigez misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Rodrigez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodrigez looking for subs off his back but Roberts has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Rodrigez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodrigez trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
#SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well.
Rodrigez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Rodrigez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodrigez won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Roberts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Rodrigez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roberts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodrigez wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts controlling from mount.
Rodrigez can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roberts wants to control but instead Rodrigez manages to regain half guard.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodrigez is looking to control Roberts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigez avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigez doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Rodrigez dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Rodrigez's head and hops out.
Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roberts!
Rodrigez blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Roberts scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts throws a counter high kick but Rodrigez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Roberts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts jabs Rodrigez right on the nose. Rodrigez blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Roberts connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Roberts lands a nice looking body kick.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roberts throws a head kick that Rodrigez semi-blocks.
Roberts lands with a nice body kick.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigez has time to react.#T2#
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts thuds a left hand into Rodrigez's body.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roberts lands with a hook. Rodrigez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rodrigez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Rodrigez with that takedown attempt.
Roberts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodrigez.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodrigez tries to clinch
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Roberts takes a swing at Rodrigez's ribcage but misses.
Roberts cracks Rodrigez with an open hand slap.
Rodrigez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Max Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Rodrigez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigez off to one side.
Rodrigez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts had his way with Emanuel Rodrigez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigez dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Rodrigez shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts is pulling down on Rodrigez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodrigez, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Max Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rodrigez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roberts throws up his legs and catches Rodrigez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rodrigez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roberts! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts is the new welterweight champion!
Max Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts is trying to drag Matsu to the mat but Matsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsu throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Matsu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsu's head.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Roberts is taking a breather. Matsu 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.
Matsu won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Roberts passes to side control. #SUB#
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.#T2#
Matsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the position but Matsu is working away. #SUB#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts working away.
Roberts staying calm.#T3#
Roberts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Matsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
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 working away.
Roberts controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu looks to move to half guard but instead Roberts has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Roberts counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsu blocks it.
Matsu moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Matsu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Matsu's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsu is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Matsu misses with the body kick#TD#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsu is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Roberts has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matsu defend it? Roberts steps over the head and cranks it - Matsu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 5409 p4p, 498 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1821 p4p, 226 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff. Max Roberts is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Queen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Queen gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Queen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts is stalling here. Queen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roberts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Queen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Queen (4) vs (0) Roberts
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Roberts tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts regains half guard.
Roberts is positioning himself well to prevent Queen advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts is looking to control Queen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen not doing much here.
Queen trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen postures up.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (4) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (6) vs (2) Roberts
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to control.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Queen trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Queen won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Queen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Queen (9) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Roberts tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Queen easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Queen (11) vs (2) Roberts
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Queen's attempts to control the action.
Queen controlling his opponent.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen controlling from mount.
Queen wants to take Roberts's back but he can't do it this time.
Queen avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Queen looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Queen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Queen controlling from mount.
Queen is looking to work his way around to Roberts's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roberts tries to hold on but Queen postures up.
Roberts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Queen controlling the action here.
Roberts wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Queen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Queen not doing much here.
Roberts trying to control but Queen postures up.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Queen controlling the action here.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Queen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Queen is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.
Queen continues to stall.
Queen is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Queen has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roberts tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Queen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Post fight, Oliver Queen took to the microphone: 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Barter in a clinch.
Barter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Barter . #TD2#
Roberts has clasped his hands together around Barter 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Barter is right now. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barter is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts working the ground and pound but Barter is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Barter is defending well.
Barter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Barter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Barter is defending well.
Barter gets back to half guard.
Roberts winds up and cracks Barter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barter is looking to escape.
Barter tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Barter trying to control here.
#T2#
Roberts is keen to just control but Barter is a slippery customer.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Barter tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Barter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barter defends it well.
Barter tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter is controlling Roberts's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barter throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
A shot to the body from Barter misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
Roberts leaves Barter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Barter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Barter . Beautiful body shot.
Barter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barter scores with a push kick.
Barter misses with a hook.
Barter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barter throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Barter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barter shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barter 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Barter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Barter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Barter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
It looked like Barter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Barter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts.
Barter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Richard Barter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
Roberts is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barter darts in trying to clinch
letting Roberts counter with a right hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barter . Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barter throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a hook but Barter avoids it easily.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Barter .
#TD2#
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
Roberts wants to control but Barter is keeping him busy.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Barter trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Barter defending well.
Barter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barter tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Barter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barter is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Barter trying to control but Roberts postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barter misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Barter has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Barter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Barter .
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barter .
Barter scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard Barter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.#T4#
Barter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.
Barter is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Barter into the cage.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roberts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roberts can turn it around.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Barter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barter misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Barter 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barter misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Barter rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Barter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Richard Barter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barter to the mat! Barter manages to get full guard. #ES#
Barter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barter can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Barter misses
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barter looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Barter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Roberts counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Barter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richard Barter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Barter .
Barter throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range. #T1#
Barter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barter fails to land with a series of punches.
Barter sets himself, and Roberts steps forward looking for the clinch! Barter avoids it this time.
Barter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Roberts.
Barter throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Barter misses.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Barter . Barter gets slowly back to his feet.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Barter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barter misses with a body kick.
Barter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Barter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barter doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barter is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roberts is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Richard Barter had this to say: 'I will do better next time'.
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1123 p4p, 147 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 2086 p4p, 260 weight class). Ribbler's entrance music is Bad Religion - Infected. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberts's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff. Max Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Ribbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribbler gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ribbler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to control but Roberts passes easily into half guard.
Roberts is looking to stall here but Ribbler recovers full guard.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ribbler trying to control from the bottom.
Ribbler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts is thwarting Ribbler's attempts to control the position.
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roberts escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roberts! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (3) Roberts
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribbler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribbler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position but Ribbler is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler sneaks back into half guard.
Ribbler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (6) Roberts
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ribbler easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (7) vs (6) Roberts
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Ribbler to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Ribbler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (10) vs (6) Roberts
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (12) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roberts is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
Ribbler is trying to control here but Roberts has managed to regain half guard.
Ribbler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (15) vs (6) Roberts
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribbler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (15) vs (10) Roberts
Ribbler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roberts's arms.
Roberts has the hooks in. Ribbler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts looking for the RNC.
Roberts has the hooks in. Ribbler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roberts avoiding Ribbler 's attempts to control his hands.
Roberts working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6672 p4p, 579 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1974 p4p, 267 weight class). Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hadjiev dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Hadjiev's head and hops out.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadjiev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Roberts clinches up against the ropes.
Roberts has hold of one of Hadjiev's legs. Hadjiev is fighting the takedown attempt but Roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roberts has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (5) Roberts
Hadjiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts gets to mount! Hadjiev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hadjiev (0) vs (7) Roberts
Hadjiev working to try and regain half guard.
Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hadjiev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hadjiev regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev gets full guard.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjiev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
Hadjiev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Roberts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hadjiev's body to avoid the submission. Hadjiev has instead reached around Roberts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hadjiev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Hadjiev!
A relieved looking Valentin Hadjiev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Half Assed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.#T1#
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Half Assed tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Half Assed cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Half Assed manages to circle out of the way.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
Half Assed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Half Assed throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.#TD#
Roberts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Half Assed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts is looking to wear down Half Assed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Half Assed prevents it.
Half Assed tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.
Half Assed gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Roberts pulls Half Assed into guard.
Half Assed stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Roberts controls Half Assed momentarily but Half Assed frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Half Assed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Half Assed has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Half Assed controlling him for the moment.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Half Assed is quick to defend against it.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Roberts's defenses. #TD#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Half Assed is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Half Assed is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up. #T4#
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts distracts Half Assed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Half Assed 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.
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 Max Roberts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Half Assed jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Half Assed throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
#T1#
Half Assed takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts shoots in but Half Assed avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed scores with a decent looking hook.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Half Assed is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Half Assed lands a right hook to the body.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Half Assed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Half Assed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
Half Assed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Half Assed persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Half Assed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Half Assed 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnegan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Finnegan. #CL2#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Roberts wants the takedown. Finnegan is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Finnegan's guard against the cage.
Finnegan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in to control the position. #T1#
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Finnegan seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Finnegan is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finnegan's guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Finnegan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finnegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finnegan lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Finnegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts blocks a jab.#T4#
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts misses with a hook.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Finnegan is looking to counter punch.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finnegan did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finnegan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Finnegan bucks up and tries to throw Roberts off but instead Roberts has got his back!
Finnegan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roberts's guard. Nice work there by Finnegan.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnegan postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it. #SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Finnegan is stalling in the full guard.
Finnegan wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position. #T1#
Finnegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roberts working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily.
#SU#
Finnegan stands up from Roberts's guard - Finnegan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finnegan throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.#T2#
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Finnegan.
Roberts slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finnegan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Finnegan lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finnegan gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Finnegan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Finnegan catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Finnegan gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finnegan cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finnegan up against the cage.#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. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finnegan defends well.
Roberts has his hands on Finnegan's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Finnegan stands up and beckons Roberts to his feet. #T1#
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
#KD#
Finnegan drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finnegan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts wants to counter with a clinch but Finnegan pushes him away.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan sets himself, and Roberts steps forward looking for the clinch! Finnegan avoids it this time.#T2#
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finnegan but Finnegan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finnegan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
#TD2#
Roberts jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finnegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Roberts pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finnegan controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Finnegan gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts dives in and grabs Finnegan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnegan pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Finnegan connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnegan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Roberts defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Horn pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberts.
Horn bucks up and tries to throw Roberts off but instead Roberts has got his back!#SUB2#
Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Horn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Roberts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Horn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts tries to keep control of the position but Horn is staying busy.
Horn is trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB2#
Horn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Horn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Roberts has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Roberts tries to keep control of the position but Horn is staying busy.
Horn trying to get back to his feet but Roberts is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Horn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roberts tries to get the hooks in deep but Horn pushed the leg off. #T2#
Horn is trying to get back to his feet but Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Horn has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Roberts has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Horn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Horn is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Roberts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Horn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Horn wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Horn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roberts gets his way!
#SUB2#
Roberts working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Horn is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Roberts has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Horn taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Roberts punishes Damballah's body with a nice straight punch.
Damballah moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damballah.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Damballah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damballah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Damballah misses with a double jab.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah misses with a double jab.
Damballah throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Damballah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Damballah tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damballah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Max 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!
Damballah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Damballah tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damballah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##TD2#
Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Damballah's guard.
Damballah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damballah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Damballah uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Roberts slips under a jab.
Damballah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Damballah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damballah.
Damballah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts throws a hook but Damballah avoids it easily.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Damballah throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Damballah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roberts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Damballah misses with a straight right.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Damballah throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Damballah won't be happy with that.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Damballah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts prevents Damballah from escaping the position.
Damballah is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts prevents Damballah from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Damballah, who protects the arm well.
Roberts prevents Damballah from escaping the position.#T4#
Roberts tries to move to full mount but Damballah actually manages to regain half guard.
Damballah pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Damballah has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roberts is on him like a limpet, forcing Damballah back against the cage.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damballah working aggressively here.
Damballah working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damballah napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Damballah throws Roberts to one side and escapes!
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Damballah's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts tests Damballah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Damballah with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Misterioso Damballah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Damballah finds it's target.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Damballah misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roberts stuns Damballah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damballah misses with a wild combination.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damballah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Damballah.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Damballah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Damballah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1##TD2#
Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Damballah sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Damballah is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Damballah is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
Damballah trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Roberts wants to control but Damballah is keeping him busy.
Roberts stops Damballah from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Damballah misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Damballah's guard.#ES#
Damballah pushes Roberts off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damballah looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Damballah.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damballah manages to avoid it.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Damballah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damballah rather than just go for the knockout.
Damballah misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damballah throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts is keen to just control but Damballah is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Damballah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. #ES#
Damballah pushes Roberts off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Roberts lands with a cross.
Damballah throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Damballah slams his shin into Roberts's torso.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Damballah.
Damballah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Damballah.
A big left from Damballah misses.
Damballah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damballah misses with a wild combination.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Roberts avoids the body shot from Damballah.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damballah as he jumps to the side.
Damballah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Damballah throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Damballah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Damballah.
El Misterioso Damballah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damballah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Damballah avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Misterioso Damballah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Damballah throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well.
Damballah misses with a kick to the body.
Damballah throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Damballah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Misterioso Damballah is winning the standup battle so far.
Damballah stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Damballah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damballah. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Damballah's ribs.
Damballah moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Damballah misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Damballah. #T1#
Damballah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damballah backing away here, and Roberts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Damballah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damballah.
Damballah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Damballah.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Damballah moves out of range easily.
Damballah 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.
Nice sprawl there from Damballah as Roberts shoots in.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Damballah misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Damballah looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Damballah throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damballah slips under a jab from Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook but Damballah avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts slips under a jab.
Damballah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Damballah is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.
Damballah takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Damballah.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Damballah throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Damballah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Damballah 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.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Damballah fails to land.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
Damballah working aggressively here.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Damballah has him pressed against the cage.
Damballah lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Damballah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Damballah fails to land.
Damballah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Damballah misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Damballah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Damballah throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah is trying to buck Roberts off.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Damballah is defending well.
El Misterioso Damballah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts trying to control the action but Damballah is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Damballah is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Misterioso Damballah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Damballah 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Misterioso Damballah!
After the fight, El Misterioso Damballah 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.
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Trash Fights 15(185 structure)
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Dada is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Dada's guard.
Dada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dada tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Dada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dada manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Dada's guard. #SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts advances to half guard.
Dada trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts slows the pace down in half guard.
Dada trying to control here.
#T1#
Dada wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dada is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Dada wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Dada pushes Roberts off but Roberts dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Roberts has hold of Dada's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dada seems comfortable defending it but Roberts has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dada is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dada is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roberts couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
A very excited looking Max Roberts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Trash Fights 11(185 structure)
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Roberts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andonov.
Roberts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Andonov 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 Max Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into Andonov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roberts looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Andonov 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. #T1#
Andonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andonov looking for a takedown.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andonov.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Andonov gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andonov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Andonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.#T2#
Andonov won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roberts holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Andonov throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andonov. #T3##SUB#
Roberts looking for a triangle here. Andonov is fighting it but it looks tight! Roberts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Andonov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Trash Fights 7 (185 structure)
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Roberts misses.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Henry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry blocks a head kick by Roberts.
#CL#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Henry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Henry .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Henry .
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
Henry misses with some punches.
#T1#
Henry working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Roberts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Jonthan Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry . #CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts tries to work over Henry 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Henry 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.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Henry gets a clinch.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry working aggressively here.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
A nice left hand lands by Henry .
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry .
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Roberts is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Henry .
#T4#
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry throws an elbow that misses.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roberts counters with a left to the body.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Henry kicks Roberts off and gets back to his feet.
Henry tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Henry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Henry fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry is controlling Roberts's posture.#T1#
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry continues to stall.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts stops Henry from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonthan Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry wants to clinch but Roberts slips to the side
and Roberts counters with a left to the body.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henry !
Henry trying to remain calm as Roberts controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Roberts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
Roberts trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom. #T3#
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henry tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henry is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
Roberts trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Henry wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Henry from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts with a hook.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Henry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roberts.
Henry closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Henry .
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Roberts misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Henry misses with some punches.
#T1#
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Henry working aggressively here.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Henry .
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberts avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henry wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
#T2#
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Roberts stalling.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
Henry is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henry has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Henry controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Henry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Henry seems keen to control Roberts's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henry with a body shot.
Henry 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.
Henry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRoberts.
Henry misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Henry looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henry takes one on the button.#CL#
Henry clinches.
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 Henry walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Jonthan Henry .
I think Henry 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonthan Henry !
In his post fight interview, Jonthan Henry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Roberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Roberts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osgood!
Osgood's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Roberts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osgood is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Osgood really wants to buck Roberts off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Roberts swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Roberts!
An out of breath Max Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nathan Osgood spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't win them all.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Askren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Askren regains guard immediately.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts 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.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts looking to control.
Askren trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roberts holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Askren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Roberts successfully pulls guard.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Askren is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Roberts has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Askren should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roberts has tightened it up now! Askren should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Zap is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Zap's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zap working a defensive guard here.
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zap's guard.
Zap wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts tries to pass to full mount but Zap defends it.
Zap is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zap is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Roberts not doing much here.
Zap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zap tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Roberts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zap tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Watt avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Watt connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Watt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watt tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts slips a straight right by Watt.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watt misses with a hook
and Watt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watt throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watt.
Watt throws a solid leg kick but Roberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watt.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watt.
Watt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Watt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watt.
Roberts is looking to counter with head kicks.#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.
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.
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!
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Watt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roberts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Watt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Watt gets back to full guard.
Watt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Watt wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Watt has control of the leg.
Watt thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Watt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Watt. #T2#
Roberts trying to control here.
Watt prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watt wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Watt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watt pulls his head out easily.
Roberts wants to control but Watt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Watt stands up from Roberts's guard - Watt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watt on the side of the head.
Watt throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Watt throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watt 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.
#T4#
Watt looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Watt scores with a jab.
Watt stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Roberts swings for the body but Watt moves out of range.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watt cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Watt.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Watt avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Watt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roberts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roberts seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Watt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Watt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Watt.
Watt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watt. That one must have hurt.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts moves out of range as Watt strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Watt tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Watt has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Watt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.#BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch.
Watt avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook. Watt ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Roberts.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watt pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Watt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watt throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watt takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Roberts checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Watt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Watt, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Watt against the cage but Watt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Watt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roberts was covering up waiting for the punch and Watt finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Roberts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Watt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is trying to drag Watt to the mat but Watt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt 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.#T3#
Watt lands a head kick!
Watt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Watt tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts connects with a jab.#CL2#
Watt has managed to clinch.
Watt gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watt.
Watt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Watt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Watt wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Watt connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watt.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Watt. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watt tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Watt throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watt.
Watt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Watt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Watt.
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Watt counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Watt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Roberts kicks Watt off and gets back to his feet.
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 but Watt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Watt rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watt scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.#T1#
Roberts fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Watt.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Watt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watt defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Watt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watt connects with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Watt. No joy for Roberts on that attempt. #T2#
Watt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Watt clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Good body shot from Watt.
#BC2#
Watt breaks from the clinch.
Watt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Watt avoids it well and moves away.
Watt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watt tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
#T3#
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watt.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Watt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roberts misses the target.
Watt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watt lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Watt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Watt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Watt scores with a hook.
Roberts throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Watt throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watt 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
After winning the bout, Scott Watt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wylde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts blocks a leg kick.
Wylde missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wylde scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wylde is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Roberts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roberts throws some wild stikes that Wylde manages to avoid easily.
#T1#
Wylde wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wylde is looking to escape.
Roberts controlling from the full mount.
Roberts looking to control but Wylde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roberts punching from mount but Wylde doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Roberts goes for an armbar but Wylde turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wylde.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Wylde from standing up. #SUB2#
Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wylde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wylde wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Roberts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wylde pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SU#
Wylde decides to stand up. #TD2#
Wylde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts pushing down on Wylde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is trying to control. Wylde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wylde looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##SUB2#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wylde sees it coming and defends easily.
Wylde is controlling Roberts's trapped leg to prevent Roberts from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wylde is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wylde works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Roberts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wylde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wylde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wylde wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wylde wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Wylde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Wylde is proving a slippery customer.
Wylde wants to stand but Roberts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wylde avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Derek Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Wylde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wylde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts with a hook.#T2#
Wylde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wylde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wylde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Wylde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roberts is on him like a limpet, forcing Wylde back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Wylde lands with a cross.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Derek Wylde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range. #TD2#
Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wylde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Roberts goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wylde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roberts but great work by Wylde.#T4##SU#
Wylde stands up and beckons Roberts to his feet.
Wylde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Wylde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts connects with a jab.#CL#
Wylde moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Wylde won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Wylde dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Wylde moves into the clinch.
Roberts jumps guard but Wylde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Wylde to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Wylde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roberts, up you get!
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Wylde moves away and avoids it.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wylde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wylde.
Wylde lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wylde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde.
Wylde slips under a jab.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.#T1#
A jab from Wylde does it's job there.
Wylde connects with a body shot.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Wylde moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Wylde.
A jab lands there for Wylde.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wylde.
Wylde misses the jab.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wylde moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde blocks a jab.#T2#
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wylde. Wylde obviously looking to wear him down.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wylde lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Wylde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde misses with a body shot
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Wylde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wylde.
Wylde works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Wylde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts misses with a hook
#CL#
and Wylde counters by moving into the clinch.
Wylde pushes Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wylde. #T3#
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Derek Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.#TD2#
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Wylde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roberts 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.
Wylde wants to stand but Roberts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wylde postures up.
#T4#
Wylde's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Wylde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roberts, up you get!
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Wylde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wylde tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wylde throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roberts swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts slips a straight right by Wylde.
Wylde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wylde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Wylde, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Wylde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wylde 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Wylde!
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
GC 217
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Kent smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kent tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Kent misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Kent does no damage.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Kent.
Kent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts moves out of range as Kent strikes.
Kent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Kent appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kent.
Kent throws out a powerful jab.
Kent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Kent misses.
Kent lands with a good body shot.
Roberts checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Kent takes it in his stride.
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely.
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
#T2#
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Kent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Kent's legs - danger averted.
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kent pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kent pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kent wants to control the position but Roberts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Kent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent keeping control of the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kent is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kent is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Roberts throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Kent leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kent counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.
Roberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roberts blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent scores with a punch to the head.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Kent lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent slips a straight right by Roberts.
A little feinted left hand from Kent on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Kent.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roberts connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kent rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Kent.
Roberts swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Kent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts misses the body punch
and Kent counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
Kent 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.#T2#
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kent lands with an overhand left.
Kent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Kent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kent connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Kent. That snapped Roberts's head back.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kent finish him?
Kent cracks Roberts on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Roberts falls backwards against the cage. Kent follows up with more strikes that drop Roberts to his knees. Kent keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Roberts! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
Clark Kent 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.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts works Da Silva 's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hederson Bautista Da Silva .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Da Silva 's head and hops out.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberts fakes the leg kick and cracks Da Silva in the body.
Roberts tests Da Silva 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Roberts lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
Roberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberts. That snapped Da Silva 's head back.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberts finish him?
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!
BAM! Roberts delivers a spinning backfist that drops Da Silva like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Max Roberts!
After winning the bout, Max Roberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AFA 3
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meld quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Meld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meld crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roberts - the referee stops the clock and Meld gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roberts. Meld manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Meld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roberts's guard.#ES2#
Roberts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Meld shoots in.
Roberts throws a body punch but Meld moves out of range.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meld tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts connects with a body shot.#T1#
Meld misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meld is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcin Meld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meld with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meld misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Meld clinches up against the cage.
Roberts is trying to push Meld away but Meld has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Meld manages to break the clinch.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Meld moves into the clinch.
Meld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Meld manages to pull guard.
Meld pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Meld wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Meld working a defensive guard but Roberts manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meld can't do much from the bottom here.
Meld tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Meld wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Meld to take his back!
Roberts controlling from the back.
Meld looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roberts slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Meld is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Roberts avoiding Meld 's attempts to control his hands.
Roberts keeps control of the position as Meld tries to break free.
Meld is working hard here to advance position.
Will Roberts go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Roberts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Meld trying to control the position but Roberts manages to sink in the hooks.
Meld is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
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#
Meld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meld's corner calls for a 1-2. Meld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meld avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Meld throws a right hand that misses
and Meld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Meld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meld fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a left and a right that stings Meld.
Meld tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Roberts.
Meld fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcin Meld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meld tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meld shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meld moves away.
Harcin Meld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts feints a jab promting Meld to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meld slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Meld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Meld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Roberts catches Meld right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meld moves away.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Meld ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Meld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Meld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meld is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Meld tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
Meld wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Meld looks to clinch
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meld throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Meld darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Meld into the cage. #T4#
Meld misses with a head kick.
Roberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meld shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meld tries to clinch up.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meld takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Meld scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meld wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Meld content to stall in guard here.
Meld wants to stand and escape but instead Roberts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meld shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meld closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Meld ducks down to avoid it.
Meld on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meld fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Meld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Meld throws a sloppy body shot
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meld tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcin Meld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meld avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Meld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meld shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meld tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meld with a poor takedown
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Meld shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meld shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Meld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Meld shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meld goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Roberts.#ROC2#
Meld is rocked!
Roberts fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Meld to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Meld looks to clinch but Roberts throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Meld taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Roberts!
A very excited looking Max Roberts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts scores with a head kick. Savitaipale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Savitaipale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts flicks out a counter leg kick but Savitaipale steps away.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Savitaipale finish him?
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!
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
Savitaipale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savitaipale thinking.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into Roberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
As Savitaipale backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Roberts throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Roberts moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Roberts throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Savitaipale moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Savitaipale manages to duck under it in time.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.#TD#
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Savitaipale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savitaipale connects with a decent elbow.
Roberts is trying to control Savitaipale's posture but Savitaipale avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Roberts is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale throws an elbow but Roberts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands an elbow. #SUB#
Savitaipale tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well. #T2#
Savitaipale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a big elbow.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale 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.
The strikes coming from Savitaipale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Savitaipale scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Savitaipale looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savitaipale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Check out the look on Savitaipale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savitaipale tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Savitaipale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts pushes Savitaipale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savitaipale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Savitaipale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Roberts is not content to let Savitaipale control the position. #SUB#
Savitaipale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savitaipale but great work by Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Savitaipale tries to control but Roberts manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Savitaipale right now.
Savitaipale turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Roberts.
Roberts swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savitaipale shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Roberts misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts connects with a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking to control.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Savitaipale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roberts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roberts has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Savitaipale is looking to stall here but Roberts recovers full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale wins by unanimous decision!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Ki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ki manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ki looking for a sweep. Not yet Ki, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ki has control of Roberts's left arm, preventing Roberts from doing any damage.
Roberts stays in close to Ki's body and controls the position.
Ki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ki 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 Ki cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ao Ki thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yamada clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Yamada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Yamada improves position.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts tries to score with a low kick but Yamada moves his leg out of the way.
Yamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada misses with a takedown
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses the jab.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamada shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Yamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberts feints and then cracks Yamada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamada down.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Yamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Roberts.
#T2#
Yamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamada gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamada with a body shot.
Isamu Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes Roberts against the ropes but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yamada darts in and clinches Roberts up against the ropes.
Roberts is trying to push Yamada away but Yamada has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Yamada prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Yamada has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Roberts.
Roberts works on Yamada's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Yamada preventing the sweep. #T4#
Yamada stops Roberts from standing up.
Yamada throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamada's guard. Nice move by Roberts!#REVB#
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yamada's guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Yamada wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamada doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roberts.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamada slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamada tries to clinch but Roberts moves away
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Max Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamada fails with the takedown
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts works Yamada's body with a nice hook.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Yamada's legs.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Yamada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamada tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamada.
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 looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Yamada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Yamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isamu Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts scores with a one two! Yamada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
#T3#
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Yamada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberts lands with a kick to the temple. Yamada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Yamada is rocked!
A big right from Roberts misses.
Oh Yamada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Yamada seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roberts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roberts swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Yamada off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Yamada shoots in.
Roberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Roberts.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamada rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Yamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts connects with a body shot that sends Yamada's belly button to the back.
Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.#T2#
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 misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Yamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Yamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Yamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamada looks to clinch
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamada will feel that in the morning.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Yamada closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Roberts.
#TD#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Yamada is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yamada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Max Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Roberts managing to control the position.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to stand up but Yamada is controlling him.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isamu Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Max Roberts!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Max Roberts!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Max Roberts!
Max Roberts wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.
Kneecap with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Roberts counters with a head kick that drops Kneecap to the mat! Kneecap scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Kneecap is rocked!
Roberts throws a quick head kick that knocks Kneecap silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Roberts is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Roberts!
An out of breath Max Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Barrie moves into the clinch.
Barrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie is working Roberts over against the ropes.
Barrie lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrie as Roberts tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrie.
Barrie pushes Roberts back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrie avoids it.
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Barrie blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Barrie presses Roberts against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Barrie misses with a knee strike.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barrie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barrie lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Barrie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Barrie misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrie.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Roberts throws an elbow but misses.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
Barrie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barrie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barrie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A knee to the head by Barrie.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Barrie controls the action.
Barrie scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Come on Roberts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Barrie improves position.
Barrie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Barrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Barrie lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Barrie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barrie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barrie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Barrie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Barrie.
Roberts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Barrie's ribs.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Barrie takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Barrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrie.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barrie throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL2#
Barrie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrie's elbow.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts wants to stall.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrie tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Barrie back against the ropes.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Barrie improves position.
Barrie scores with a knee to the head.
Chris Barrie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberts trying to stall but Barrie improves his position.
Barrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Barrie.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Barrie lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrie.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrie landing knees to the body.
Barrie throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Barrie working aggressively here.
Barrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barrie tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrie lands a body punch. #T3#
Barrie misses with a knee strike.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
A head punch on the inside from Barrie fails to land.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts tries a body shot but Barrie blocks it.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Roberts is leaning against Barrie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Barrie.
Good body shot from Roberts.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Barrie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Barrie fails to land.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrie can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Barrie pushes Roberts back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Barrie misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts gets through Barrie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Barrie misses with a body punch.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barrie 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#
Barrie swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Barrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Barrie tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries a body shot but Barrie blocks it.
Barrie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Barrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrie working aggressively here.
#T1#
Roberts looking to stall.
Barrie lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrie throws a head punch that misses.
Barrie landing knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barrie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
Barrie tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Barrie back against the ropes. #T2#
Barrie tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but Barrie blocks with his arms.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts is looking to control Barrie's arms but Barrie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrie.
Barrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrie controls his hands.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts looking to slow down the pace here.
Barrie scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrie gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrie looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Roberts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts can't find room to land a body shot as Barrie controls the action.
Barrie stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Barrie blocking some punches.
Roberts stalling.
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barrie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chris Barrie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Barrie lands a knee to the head.
Barrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts lands with a right to the head.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Barrie lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrie misses with a knee to the head.
Barrie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrie as Roberts tries to tie him up.
Barrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Barrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barrie 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Barrie!
Our winner, Chris Barrie, 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.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale with a hook.#TD2#
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Roberts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roberts counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Savitaipale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom. #T1#
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale working Roberts over with strikes.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Roberts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale. #T2#
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Savitaipale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Roberts has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Savitaipale won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Savitaipale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savitaipale working the strikes but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Savitaipale looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.#T1#
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Savitaipale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Savitaipale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale gets to his feet and stands over Roberts, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Roberts felt that one! Savitaipale unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Roberts from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aoki misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aoki tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Roberts looking to control but Aoki passes into half guard.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Roberts backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
Aoki misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aoki.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Aoki catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Aoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Aoki throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Aoki.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
Roberts throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Aoki lands a big uppercut and Roberts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Roberts looks OK. Aoki waves Roberts back to his feet!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki rattles Roberts with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Roberts tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Aoki dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Roberts stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Shiny Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts digs a good body shot into Scrachi's ribs.
Scrachi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scrachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scrachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrachi tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Scrachi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts throws a head kick but Scrachi moves out of range.
Roberts lands a high kick!
Scrachi closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Scrachi pushes Roberts against the ropes but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Scrachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrachi tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts takes a swing at Scrachi's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Scrachi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scrachi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrachi is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Roberts is right now.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Scrachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scrachi working away.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Roberts is holding Scrachi down, trying to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrachi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Roberts. #T3#
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Scrachi sees coming a mile off.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Scrachi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Scrachi manages to duck under it in time.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Scrachi off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Scrachi is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scrachi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrachi fails with a takedown attempt.
Scrachi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scrachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4##CL2#
Roberts clinches.
Roberts is trying to stall.
Roberts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scrachi fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scrachi.
Scrachi is trying to stall.
Scrachi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scrachi wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Scrachi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Scrachi takes it in his stride.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrachi manages to avoid it.
Scrachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrachi lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Roberts lands a nice hook to Scrachi's body. Scrachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Max Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scrachi.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrachi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Scrachi off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Scrachi down.
Scrachi throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Roberts throws a push kick but Scrachi slaps the foot to one side.
Scrachi tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Scrachi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts lands a head kick!
Scrachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Scrachi takes the fight into the clinch.
Scrachi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scrachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrachi is struggling to control the position.
Scrachi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Scrachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Scrachi misses with an elbow strike.
Roberts is working Scrachi over against the ropes.
Roberts presses Scrachi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrachi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scrachi has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scrachi's efforts to push away.
Scrachi trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scrachi into the ropes.
Roberts's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roberts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Scrachi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scrachi is pushing Roberts up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scrachi blocks a body shot from Roberts.
Scrachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrachi trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Scrachi avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the ropes. #TD2#
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Scrachi to the mat.
Scrachi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Scrachi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Roberts is looking to stand up but Scrachi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Scrachi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roberts throws up his legs and catches Scrachi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Scrachi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roberts! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Roberts!
A victorious Max Roberts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fang moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Fang's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fang lands a nice shot to the body.
Fang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Fang is quick to defend against it.
Roberts has been working on his balance at Helsinki Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fang.#CL#
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Fang tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Fang drops back down to his feet.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Fang.
Fang trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fang into the cage.#T1#
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fang tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Fang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Roberts.
Fang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Roberts wants the takedown. Fang is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fang's guard against the cage.
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.#T2#
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Fang has wrist control.#T3#
Roberts advances to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Fang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fang wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fang is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fang is not content to let Roberts control the position.#T4##SUB#
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fang tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts leaves Fang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.#CL2#
Fang rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang blocking some punches.
Fang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fang pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Fang has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Roberts is pushing down on Fang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fang is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Fang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fang defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts. #SUB#
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fang is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Fang is defending well.
#SUB#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fang trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Fang.
Fang misses with a body kick.
Roberts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Fang keeps it at a distance.
Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Roberts pushes Fang away with a front kick.#CL2#
Fang clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Fang.
Fang prevents a body shot from Roberts.
Fang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomy Fang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fang missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Fang drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Fang working hard to break the clinch.
Fang blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Fang.
Fang jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Fang around his waist. Fang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a body punch.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Roberts jumps guard but Fang stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Roberts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fang tries to escape the position.
Fang is trying to get back to his feet but Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Fang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fang is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Roberts is persistently looking for the submission but Fang is defending it well.
#T2#
Fang is trying to get back to his feet but Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Fang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fang tries to escape the position.
Roberts scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fang is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Fang fending off the submission attempt from Roberts.
Roberts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Roberts is hanging on to Fang's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Roberts working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Roberts is looking for the choke from the back position but Fang is controlling his hands well.
Fang rolls, trying to escape but Roberts keeps control of the position.
Fang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Fang showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Roberts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#ES2#
Fang manages to stand up with Roberts still on his back. Eventually Roberts drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Fang swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Fang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Fang sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fang goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
A jab from Fang does it's job there.
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Max Roberts.
I think Roberts 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Roberts!
A relieved looking Max Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Aziz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Aziz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Aziz.
Aziz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Aziz 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 ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aziz finish him?!
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Aziz engages and cracks Roberts with a massive lead left hook - Roberts tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Aziz is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Roberts catches Nambatac right on the button with a cross.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Nambatac manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Nambatac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Roberts letting Nambatac take a breather here.#TD2#
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Roberts has his foot on Nambatac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nambatac works his way back into a safe position though.
Nambatac wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nambatac wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Roberts has his feet on Nambatac's thighs here. He's pushed Nambatac off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nambatac screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gil Nambatac had this to say: 'Daghang Salamat sa supporta. Thank you for the support. See you all on my next fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttesen.
Buttesen wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts tried to counter with a leg kick but Buttesen avoided it.
Buttesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Roberts throws a head kick but Buttesen moves out of range.
Buttesen is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buttesen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Roberts misses its target.
Buttesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts tried to counter with a leg kick but Buttesen avoided it.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Buttesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Buttesen 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.
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buttesen is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Buttesen walks into a straight right hand from Roberts.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Roberts. #T2#
Buttesen is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buttesen. Buttesen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buttesen tries to clinch up
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Roberts throws a counter high kick but Buttesen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Mikel Buttesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts swings for the body but Buttesen moves out of range.
Roberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
Roberts looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Buttesen closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buttesen avoids it.
Buttesen moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttesen takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttesen.#T4#
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Buttesen wants to clinch.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buttesen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts swings for the body but Buttesen moves out of range.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buttesen tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Buttesen moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Buttesen wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Buttesen tries to clinch up
and Buttesen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttesen is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buttesen feints the counter takedown.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttesen wants to clinch
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttesen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttesen can do to turn this around?
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Buttesen wants to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch position.#T1#
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttesen moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buttesen moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Roberts misses.
It seemed like Buttesen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikel Buttesen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Roberts has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roberts lands a high kick!
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Buttesen manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Buttesen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Roberts has got the better of the exchanges.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Buttesen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buttesen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buttesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buttesen moves out of range of the leg kick from Roberts.
Roberts pushes Buttesen away with a front kick.
Buttesen moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buttesen moves away.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buttesen.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Roberts misses the target.#T3#
Roberts throws a head kick but Buttesen moves out of range.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buttesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Buttesen wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberts swings for the body but Buttesen moves out of range.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Buttesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts thinks about countering with a head kick.
Buttesen tries to clinch up
and Roberts counters with a head kick. That will keep Buttesen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts throws a counter high kick but Buttesen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Buttesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Buttesen off balance momentarily.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buttesen moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buttesen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buttesen! But no joy.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts lands with a kick to the temple. Buttesen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts throws a head kick but Buttesen moves out of range.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Buttesen backing up. Buttesen nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Buttesen rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it. #T1#
Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttesen.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttesen.
Buttesen blocks the body kick.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
Buttesen is looking to clinch.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buttesens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buttesen is looking to clinch. #T2#
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Buttesen is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Buttesen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Buttesen has the dominant position.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Buttesen has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Buttesen backs away, Roberts returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buttesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buttesen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Buttesen manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Buttesen tries to clinch up.
Mikel Buttesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Buttesen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buttesen tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttesen 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.
Buttesen wants to clinch but Roberts slips to the side
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Max Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Buttesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Buttesen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Buttesen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buttesen throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buttesen has time to react.
Buttesen tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buttesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Buttesen wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buttesen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roberts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Roberts!
After winning the bout, Max Roberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mikel Buttesen had this to say: 'Sh*t happens!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Por Boonsit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Por Boonsit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick from Por Boonsit lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Por Boonsit thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Por Boonsit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Boonsit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Por Boonsit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice cross by Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit connects with a body shot.#T1#
A jab from Por Boonsit does it's job there.
Por Boonsit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Por Boonsit - just one landing.
Por Boonsit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Por Boonsit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Por Boonsit throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Por Boonsit scores with a head kick. Roberts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Por Boonsit finish him?
Por Boonsit looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yodicha Por Boonsit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Boonsit throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Roberts colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Por Boonsit as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Roberts is left battered and dazed whilst Por Boonsit and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodicha Por Boonsit!
A relieved looking Yodicha Por Boonsit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Idowu scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Idowu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Idowu 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.
Idowu misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Roberts counters by clinching up.
Roberts jumps guard but Idowu stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Idowu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC#
Idowu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idowu.
Donk. Idowu catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Idowu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Idowu is stalking Roberts. Roberts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Idowu, and it's lights out! Roberts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Prince Idowu!
Prince Idowu made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am ready to fight Hermann if he wins tonight. Call me the Wolf Hunter!'.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Herman lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Herman drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herman is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Herman goes for a small jab and connects. Now Herman goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Roberts stumbles back but Herman runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Roberts to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Roberts will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman!
Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wohehiv Herman made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
AFC 19
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts leaves Brockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts is looking to counter with a body kick.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brockwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kevin Brockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Brockwell throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brockwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brockwell tries to clinch up
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockwell misses with a head kick.
Brockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brockwell.
Brockwell is looking to clinch.
Brockwell tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Brockwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Brockwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Brockwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brockwell 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Brockwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into side control.
Roberts controlling from side mount.
Brockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Brockwell wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brockwell is not content to let Roberts control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts staying calm.
Brockwell is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Roberts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roberts prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brockwell is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brockwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Roberts has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brockwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Brockwell jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
Brockwell keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brockwell can do to turn this around?
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brockwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Brockwell has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brockwell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roberts's calf.
Brockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brockwell.#T2#
Brockwell shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brockwell is breathing heavily.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Brockwell moves away and avoids it.
Roberts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brockwell fails with the takedown.
Brockwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Brockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brockwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Brockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brockwell tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brockwell avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Roberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brockwell on the side of the head.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brockwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brockwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brockwell.
Max Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brockwell to the mat! Brockwell manages to get full guard. #T4#
Roberts wants to control from the top but Brockwell keeps moving.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Brockwell's brow.
Roberts is working Brockwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Brockwell keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Brockwell blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brockwell tries to clinch up.
Brockwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
A big left from Roberts misses.
Brockwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Roberts rushes Brockwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockwell tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brockwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brockwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Brockwell tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Brockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brockwell looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brockwell.
Brockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Brockwell circles away.
Brockwell misses the shot to the body.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Brockwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Brockwell.
It looked like Roberts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
#T2##CL#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Brockwell manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roberts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brockwell bucks up and tries to throw Roberts off but instead Roberts has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Brockwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Roberts is persistently looking for the submission but Brockwell is defending it well.
#T3#
Roberts really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brockwell.#SUB#
Roberts working for the choke. #SUB#
Roberts looking for the choke from the back.
Max Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Roberts working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Brockwell is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Roberts has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Brockwell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Roberts!
A relieved looking Max Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AFC 16
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Priest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priest lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts tries to counter with a clinch but Priest shakes him off and moves away.
Good shot there by Priest.
Priest cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts counters with a body kick.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Priest.
Priest fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Priest misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts tries to counter with a clinch but Priest shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Priest connects with a looping right hand.
Priest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Priest tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest motions for Roberts to come forward. Priest throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priest throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Priest tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priest with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priest pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberts is out of range and Priest settles back down. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priest throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Dave Priest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Priest looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Priest fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roberts controls the pace.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Priest's head.
Priest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Roberts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Roberts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The referee warns Priest that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Priest has been cut.#SUB2#
Roberts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Priest is now in Roberts's guard. A big mistake from Roberts there, giving up the dominant position!
Roberts is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Roberts 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.#SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Priest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Priest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Priest throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side.
Priest throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Priest moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts blocks a leg kick.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Priest counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Priest misses the target.
Priest is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Priest throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Priest throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roberts's head.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Priest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Priest throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense.
Priest fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Priest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Priest moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRoberts.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Roberts feints and as Priest raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Roberts stops Priest from standing up.
Priest has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Priest blocks nicely.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Priest has wrist control.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
Priest throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roberts trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Priest blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Priest.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priest.
Roberts throws a big counter head kick but Priest avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Good leg kick by Priest there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dave Priest is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priest throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Priest is wriggling around but Roberts manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Priest dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Priest throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Priest closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Priest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Priest taking a breather.
Roberts is looking for a takedown.
Priest struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Priest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow. #BC#
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Priest moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Priest. Those never looked like landing.
Priest throws a front kick that sends Roberts stumbling back into the cage.
Priest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priest throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Priest manages to duck under it in time.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Priest.
A swing and a miss from Priest.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priest chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priest misses with a low kick.#CL#
Priest forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Priest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Priest throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priest with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Priest misses with a punch to the body.
Priest is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Priest swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
#T3#
Priest tries a head kick but it misses.
Priest tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Priest clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Priest lands a body shot.
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Roberts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roberts not doing much here.
#T4#
Priest keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Priest's head.
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.
Priest desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Priest keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Priest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts working over Priest with some ground and pound. Priest looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Priest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Priest, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Priest!
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Madai moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Madai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Madai goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Madai blocks a head kick by Roberts.
#TD2#
Madai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts has his hands clasped together around Madai's back. He's all about the action.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Madai sits in half guard. #T1#
Roberts is trying to stand.
Roberts is looking to control Madai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Madai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madai.
Roberts is looking to counter with a body kick.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrej Madai.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madai wants to clinch.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Madai sprawls and moves away.
Madai shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madai.
No luck for Madai with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Madai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Madai tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madai dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Madai's head and hops out.#TD2#
Madai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roberts is not content to let Madai control the position.#T4#
Roberts punching from the bottom.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.
Madai is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts wants to control but Madai is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Max Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Madai dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Madai's head and hops out.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Madai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madai shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
As Madai tries to get set, Roberts tries to push him back and clinch up but Madai manages to avoid the attempt.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrej Madai.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madai shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Madai is quick to defend against it.
Andrej Madai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Max Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Madai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madai.
Madai is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Madai looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Madai drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Madai being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Madai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Madai trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrej Madai has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madai off to one side. #T3#
Madai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madai has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Madai.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Roberts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Madai jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madai is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberts has double underhooks.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madai is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Madai tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Madai is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madai taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Madai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Madai 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.#TD#
Roberts scores with a takedown into Madai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Madai pushes a forearm under Roberts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrej Madai!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Buchanan tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Buchanan moves into the clinch.
Roberts has Buchanan pressed against the cage.
Roberts avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts leaves Buchanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Buchanan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts content to control rather than advance.
Buchanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts. #T2#
Buchanan trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
Roberts works his way into side control.
Buchanan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Buchanan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roberts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Roberts controlling his opponent.
Roberts throws a wild left hand from mount and Buchanan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T3#
Buchanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts stalling.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buchanan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts is taking a breather. Buchanan 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.
Buchanan tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
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#
Buchanan moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away #TD2#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buchanan's guard.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ivan Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Buchanan avoids it with no problem.
Buchanan misses with a takedown
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Roberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Buchanan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#T3#
Roberts stalling.
Let's hope that Roberts 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buchanan wants to get back to full guard but Roberts has mounted him!
Roberts controlling his opponent.
Roberts lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Roberts drives through and clinches with Buchanan against the cage.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buchanan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roberts is defending well.#TD2#
Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buchanan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roberts advances to full mount.
Roberts misses with a head shot.#T1#
Roberts controlling from the full mount.
Buchanan is desperately trying to improve his position but Roberts has a good base and remains in mount.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts avoids the attempt from Buchanan to control.#T3#
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is desperately trying to improve his position but Roberts has a good base and remains in mount.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Buchanan is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Roberts is continuing to stall.
Ivan Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Roberts the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roberts 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Roberts!
After winning the bout, Max Roberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokela's waist but Jokela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Jokela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts is looking to counter the offense by Jokela and move into the clinch.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jokela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roberts to the ground. Jokela is now in Roberts's guard.
Roberts trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Jokela tries to pass. #SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Jokela defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Jokela defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokela tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Roberts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jokela has passed into half guard!
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokela 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.
Jokela stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokela wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokela controls the pace.#SUB#
Roberts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jokela has picked Roberts up and slammed him! Roberts can't keep hold of the triangle and Jokela manages to pass to side control!
Roberts is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jokela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts looking for a sweep but Jokela has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Jokela isn't that keen on the idea.
Jokela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is in a horrible position here. Jokela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokela controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Jokela 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.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Jokela isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Jokela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Roberts manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jokela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jokela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Jokela is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Jokela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokela wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jokela stalling the fight.
#T1#
Jokela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
#TD2#
Jokela has clasped his hands together around Roberts's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberts being controlled for a moment.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Jokela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokela off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Roberts is looking for the choke from the back position but Jokela is controlling his hands well.
Roberts somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Roberts looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Jokela's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Roberts working for the choke. #SUB#
Jokela defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Roberts has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jokela has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Roberts is controlling the position but Jokela somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T3#
Jokela is controlling Roberts's trapped leg to prevent Roberts from advancing to side control.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jokela can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jokela wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Jokela won't allow it.
Jokela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roberts is stalling here. Jokela is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roberts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokela has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokela blocks the strikes from Roberts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts manages to get back to half guard.
Jokela is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Jokela with that takedown attempt.
Jokela shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.#TD2#
Jokela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts wants to stand back up but Jokela manages to pass into side control.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Jokela working away.
Jukka Jokela has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Jokela taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Roberts stands up from half guard.
Jokela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Jokela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Roberts feints and as Jokela raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts working away.#T2##SUB#
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Jokela! #SUB#
Jokela has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jokela is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Jokela to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Roberts!
An out of breath Max Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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