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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roberts.#CL2#
Albatross pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Roberts has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Albatross to work.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
A right hand to the body from Albatross.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Albatross lands an uppercut.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Albatross.
Albatross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Albatross has Roberts pushed against the cage.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Albatross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Albatross. #T3#
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
Albatross just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Albatross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cornelius Albatross.
Roberts with a poor takedown
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Albatross pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross 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. #T4#
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Albatross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Albatross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts blocking some punches.
#TD#
Roberts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Albatross can't fight it off and eventually Roberts manages to take the fight to the floor. Albatross looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Albatross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Albatross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Albatross.
Cornelius Albatross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Albatross.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross. #T1#
Roberts blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Albatross is struggling to control the position.
Albatross digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Albatross presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Albatross lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Albatross.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
Albatross lands a left hand.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Albatross.
Albatross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Albatross as the two fighters clinch.
Albatross taking a breather.#T3#
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Albatross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
A short right from Albatross.
Albatross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Albatross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Albatross scores with a hook to the body.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.
#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Albatross's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Albatross.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Albatross gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Albatross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Albatross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Albatross.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Albatross has Roberts pushed against the cage.
Albatross just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
Albatross creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roberts's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roberts drops to his knees and Albatross pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Albatross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Tudor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tudor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tudor manages to avoid it.
Tudor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Roberts instigates a clinch.
Tudor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Tudor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Tudor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cebrail Tudor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Roberts pushes Tudor up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Roberts successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tudor is one step ahead there.
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##SUB#
Tudor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts prevents Tudor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Tudor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. #T2#
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tudor moves into full guard.
#SU2#
Roberts stands up from Tudor's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tudor gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tudor!
You can see the frustration on Tudor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tudor to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tudor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tudor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tudor can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Roberts stands up and beckons Tudor to his feet.
Tudor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tudor swivels and escapes.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tudor wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tudor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Tudor moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston 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#
Tudor shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.#TD2#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into Tudor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roberts works over Tudor with some ground and pound from guard.
Tudor controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Tudor wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Tudor 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.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Tudor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tudor is looking to get back to is feet but Roberts passes into side control.
Check out the look on Roberts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roberts trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Roberts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tudor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tudor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Tudor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage. #T2#
Tudor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Tudor 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.#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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Tudor wants to clinch.
Tudor shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tudor tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range. #T3#
Tudor throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. Tudor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Roberts.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Tudor. Tudor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cebrail Tudor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tudor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Tudor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Roberts tries to get set, Tudor tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberts manages to avoid the attempt.
Tudor shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tudor wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it. #T4#
Tudor keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts won't allow Tudor to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tudor has an active guard here but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Tudor is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Roberts rushes Tudor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tudor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Tudor shoots in.
Tudor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Roberts scores with a takedown into Tudor's guard.#ES#
Tudor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roberts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marston Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Tudor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tudor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roberts.
Tudor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tudor prevents Roberts from improving position.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tudor sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Tudor's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Tudor is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Tudor is trying to stand.
Roberts is just content to waste time from the top position. Tudor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tudor dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tudor trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tudor is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tudor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Tudor trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Tudor tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts seems keen to control Tudor's posture.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Tudor from controlling successfully.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tudor. 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 looking to stand up but Tudor isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Roberts has picked Tudor up - he's going for a ride! Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Tudor has one foot on Roberts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Tudor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marston Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Tudor has him pressed against the cage.
Cebrail Tudor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marston Roberts.
Tudor prevents the takedown attempt.
Cebrail Tudor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tudor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Cebrail Tudor.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marston Roberts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Callahan 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.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into Callahan's guard.
Callahan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Callahan looking to control.
#SUB#
Callahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Roberts stands up and beckons Callahan to join him on the feet. #CL#
Callahan closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callahan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
Callahan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Callahan sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A big shot lands for Roberts! That's hurt Callahan! Will he recover? Roberts fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marston Roberts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Monroe tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
Monroe tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Monroe trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monroe wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts looks winded!
Monroe is holding on to half guard well.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Monroe to regain full guard.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts stands up over Monroe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monroe holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Monroe missing with knees to the body.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Monroe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Monroe 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 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Monroe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Terrell has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Terrell wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Terrell successfully pulls guard.
Terrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Terrell controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Terrell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Terrell. Terrell maintains the clinch.
Terrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberts after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Terrell.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Terrell. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Terrell takes the fight into the clinch.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Terrell shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Terrell shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Terrell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Terrell looking to pass the guard.
Terrell throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely. #SU2#
Terrell stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Terrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Terrell.
#T3#
Terrell dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Terrell's head and hops out.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terrell shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrell shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terrell. #TD#
Roberts scores with a takedown into Terrell's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Terrell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Terrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberts after a bit of a struggle.
Terrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Terrell breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Terrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terrell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Terrell gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terrell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Terrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Terrell clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Terrell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Terrell content to control rather than advance.
Terrell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Terrell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Terrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD2#
Terrell pulls guard.
Terrell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Terrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Terrell throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Terrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Terrell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terrell tries to move to mount but Roberts blocks the move with his legs.
Terrell controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Terrell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Terrell advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Terrell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terrell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roberts because Terrell loaded up on that one.
Terrell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Terrell thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Terrell. Terrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Terrell manages to circle out of the way.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terrell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Terrell ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terrell.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marston Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Terrell.#CL2#
Terrell has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Terrell jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Terrell around his waist. Terrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrell leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Terrell drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Terrell controlling Roberts's posture.
Terrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Terrell pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Terrell has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Terrell is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Terrell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Terrell misses.
Terrell closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Terrell pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matt Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Terrell manages to pull guard.
Terrell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts is fighting to break Terrell's control of his arms but Terrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Terrell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Terrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matt Terrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Terrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marston Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Terrell 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!
Terrell fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terrell 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Terrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marcelo Clarke has been cut.
Clarke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Clarke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke really is a fat lump.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Roberts looks winded!
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarke is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Clarke throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Clarke 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.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Clarke wants to stand and escape but instead Roberts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Clarke stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Clarke postures up.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke 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.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.
Clarke throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Clarke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clarke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Clarke stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Clarke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clarke counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Clarke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Clarke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Clarke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarke is trying to get an arm triangle but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts is breathing heavily.#T1#
Clarke working the head with strikes.
Clarke scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Clarke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarke is putting a hurting on Roberts here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Clarke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Clarke swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clarke's guard.
Clarke has control of Roberts's left arm, preventing Roberts from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clarke's head.
Clarke controlling Roberts's posture.
Clarke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Clarke 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Clarke's cut.
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##TD#
Clarke looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Clarke drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
Roberts is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.#T1#
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clarke is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke distracts Roberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?#T3#
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Clarke tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
Clarke distracts Roberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marston Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Clarke from standing up.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clarke 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Clarke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts. #CUT2#
It looks like Lino Farrell has been cut.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farrell is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farrell moves into full guard.
Farrell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Farrell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Farrell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Roberts is defending well. Farrell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Roberts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Farrell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lino Farrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Velazquez tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velazquez keeps working.
Velazquez pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Roberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velazquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Roberts decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Velazquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Roberts slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Velazquez missing with punches from the bottom.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts is keen to just control but Velazquez is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Velazquez is trying to control but can't.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velazquez keeps working.
Roberts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Roberts goes for an armbar but Velazquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Velazquez.
Roberts controlling the position.
Velazquez working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Roberts wants to sweep here but Velazquez controlling him for the moment.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velazquez controls the pace.#SU#
Velazquez stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Roberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Velazquez's guard.
Velazquez is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Velazquez wants to control but Roberts passes easily into half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velazquez keeps working.
Velazquez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roberts wants to stand up but Velazquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velazquez tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Velazquez is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Velazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Velazquez circles away.
Velazquez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
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.
Velazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velazquez's head.#T1#
Roberts trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Roberts gets to his feet - Velazquez follows without any prompting.
Velazquez blocks a jab.
Velazquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marston Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velazquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roberts trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Velazquez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marston Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velazquez is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Velazquez trying to strike off his back.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velazquez wants to control but Roberts passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Velazquez is defending well.
#T3#
Roberts not doing much here.
Velazquez trying to control here.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Roberts is working for a kimura but Velazquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Velazquez is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Velazquez's guard.
Velazquez controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velazquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marston 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 pushes Velazquez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Roberts pulls guard successfully.
Velazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts wants to stand up but Velazquez is controlling him.
Roberts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Velazquez is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Roberts missing with punches from the bottom.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard but Velazquez has mounted him!
Roberts tries to control the position but Velazquez now has his back.
Velazquez gets his hands free as Roberts looks to control.
Roberts is trying to remain composed but Velazquez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Roberts tries to roll but Velazquez sticks to his back.
Velazquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Velazquez gets his hands free as Roberts looks to control. #T3#
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velazquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Roberts defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Roberts trying to control the hands but Velazquez won't let him.
Velazquez controlling well, preventing Roberts from escaping the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velazquez lands a shot to the body.
Velazquez controls the action.
Velazquez is not going to allow Roberts to sit and survive in this position.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts trying to control the position but Velazquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Darrell Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marston Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Velazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marston Roberts!
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