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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Roberts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chill William!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
William moves into the clinch.
William is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
William jumps guard and drags Roberts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
William is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for William on the ground.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. William is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
William 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 trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
William's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
William escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
William looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberts (0) vs (2) William#SUB2#
William is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
William is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Roberts wants to control but William is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
William maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roberts could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but William has cracked it and Roberts is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by William!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chill William!
During a confident post fight interview, Chill William thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamie Gable! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Roberts darts in and clinches Gable up against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gable (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts is fighting to break Gable's control of his arms but Gable is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gable looking for a sweep. Not yet Gable, not yet.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Gable is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gable looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gable pulls Roberts in close to his closed guard and prevents Roberts from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gable (0) vs (5) Roberts#T1#
Gable is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Gable could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Roberts working away.
Gable controls the position for a moment.#T2#
Gable looks to move to half guard but instead Roberts has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gable (0) vs (7) Roberts
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Gable regains half guard.
Gable tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Gable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Gable is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Gable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gable.
Gable looking for a sweep. Not yet Gable, not yet.
Gable wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Gable working a defensive guard but Roberts manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gable (0) vs (10) Roberts
Gable wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts trying to control the action but Gable is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gable tries to improve position but can't.
Gable manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gable looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gable knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gable gets full guard.#SUB#
Gable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.#T5#
Roberts wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving. #SUB#
Gable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.#SUB#
Gable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Gable pulls Roberts in close to his closed guard and prevents Roberts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Gable.#SUB#
Gable 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.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #T7#
Gable controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Gable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gable (2) vs (10) Roberts
Roberts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Gable wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Gable passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gable (5) vs (10) Roberts
Gable tries to move to mount but Roberts blocks the move with his legs.
Gable works to advance to full mount. Roberts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gable (7) vs (10) Roberts
Gable controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Gable trying to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Gable controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gable jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roberts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roberts and Gable has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well. #T10##SUB#
Gable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Gable controls the position. #T11#
Roberts wants to control but Gable postures up.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Roberts keeps trying to improve his position.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Gable content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gable wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB#
Gable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberts is not content to let Gable control the position. #SUB#
Gable is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberts is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it. #T13##SUB#
Gable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Gable trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gable's best efforts.#SUB#
Gable seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gable 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 Gable.
Gable content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberts wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Cross has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cross working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Cross controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB#
Cross is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Cross's body position as best he can.
Roberts has given up his back. Will we see Cross going for some submissions?
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Cross has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Roberts is defending well but eventually Cross manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Roberts has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Cross!
After the fight, Simon Cross 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Paul moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Paul moved away.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul lands with a left to the head.
Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paul pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Paul lands a shoulder strike.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Paul is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
#ROC2#Roberts is rocked!
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Roberts with a big uppercut! Roberts tries to clinch up but Paul pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Roberts to the mat! Roberts covers up and Paul unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Paul! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roberts throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roberts's guard.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Mir is having none of it.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts controls Mir momentarily but Mir frees himself.
Mir passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mir has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roberts defend it? Mir steps over the head and cranks it - Roberts is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Mir!
An out of breath Frank Mir 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a push kick but Austin slaps the foot to one side.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts misses with a body kick. #TD#
Austin looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Austin drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
Austin pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts 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#
Austin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
Roberts trying to control but Austin postures up.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Austin is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it. #SUB#
Austin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Austin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Roberts reverses the position - he's now on top in Austin's guard.
Roberts trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Austin 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.#T2##SUB#
Austin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roberts has his hands clasped together but Austin extends and breaks Roberts's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Austin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Austin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bot tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bot.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body
and Bot counters with a left to the body.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bot scores with a jab.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Bot.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spar Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Bot attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts misses with a body kick.#T1#
Roberts throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bot throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Rudi Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Bot.
Bot doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Bot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bot fails with the takedown.
Bot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudi Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bot.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Bot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot throws a big counter combination but Roberts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
As Roberts tries to get set, Bot tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberts manages to avoid the attempt.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Bot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Roberts
and Bot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bot scores with a leg kick.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bot closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bot somewhat.
Bot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot tries to clinch up.
Bot tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Bot wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Bot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot 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.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Bot on that attempt.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts misses with the body kick
and Bot counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Bot to acknowledge the strikes.
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 on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bot is breathing heavily.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Bot half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Bot's head and hops out.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Bot shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spar Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bot closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spar Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts is looking for the big counter here.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts misses with the body kick
and Bot counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts. #T1#
Bot throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bot counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bot just misses with a punch to the body.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Roberts tries to get set, Bot tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberts manages to avoid the attempt.
Bot throws a one two combo.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot feinted with a counter takedown.
Bot fails to land the takedown.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.#T2#
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Bot is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roberts.
Bot swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Bot on that attempt.
As Bot backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Bot manages to avoid it all.
Bot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bot throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bot backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Bot manages to avoid it all.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Bot.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts leaves Bot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roberts. That one must have hurt.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bot takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bot tries to clinch up.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy body kick from Roberts
and Bot counters with a one-two to the body.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body
and Bot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Bot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
It looked like Bot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Bot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Roberts has been cut.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Bot 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudi Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudi Roberts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rudi Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Bot ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts pulls Bot into guard.
Roberts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Roberts passes Bot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts working Bot over with strikes.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Roberts winds up and cracks Bot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bot missing with punches from the bottom.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bot tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roberts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Bot is in trouble! #T3##SU2#
Roberts is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot looks to land a body kick but Roberts moved away.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bot shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spar Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot is looking to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
#T4#
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bot wants to clinch.
Roberts leaves Bot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot connects with a looping right hand.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot tries to score with a low kick but Roberts moves his leg out of the way.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Bot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bot counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spar Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudi Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Bot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Bot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts throws a lazy body kick
and Bot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Rudi Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spar Bot.
Bot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bot lands with a shot to the body.
Bot 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 Bot off to one side.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
And Bot tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bot fails with the takedown.
Bot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
It looked like Roberts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot motions for Roberts to come forward. Bot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bot shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bot looks to move away, Roberts throws a big counter combo but Bot just gets out of the way.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot wants to clinch.
Bot shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
And Bot responds with a good body kick, but Roberts manages to step out the way in time.
Bot dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Bot's head and hops out.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
Bot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Bot wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bot.#T2#
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot feints the counter takedown.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Rudi Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bot - that will leave a mark!
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
And Bot tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bot tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Bot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.#T3#
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Bot doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Bot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bot tries to clinch up.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bot.
Bot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bot gets slowly back to his feet.
Bot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bot looks winded!
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Bot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Bot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudi Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Roberts backs off Bot throws a huge counter combo but Roberts manages to avoid it all.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bot misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Bot.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Bot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Bot ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Bot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Bot persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
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 throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Bot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudi Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Bot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Bot persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudi Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spar Bot.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Bot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Bot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bot closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Bot.#T2#
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Bot is looking for the big counter here.
Rudi Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bot darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Bot into the cage.
Bot tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot with the counter takedown but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roberts.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Bot tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bot is breathing heavily.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Bot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bot swinging wildly here.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Bot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Bot ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Bot's head and hops out.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Bot into the cage.
Bot works over Roberts's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
Bot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Bot dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bot looks to move away, Roberts throws a big counter combo but Bot just gets out of the way.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Bot tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Bot tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Bot ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Bot 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 throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bot blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot 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.
Rudi Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spar Bot.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Bot.
Bot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bot flicks out a counter leg kick but Roberts steps away.#T1#
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot fails to land the takedown.
Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Bot shoots in.
Roberts looks to throw a body kick
and Bot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
#T2#
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot is looking for the big counter here.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts throws a push kick but Bot slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts tries to land a body kick
and Bot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Bot tries a quick counter leg kick but Roberts is wise to it.
Bot darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Bot into the cage.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Bot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roberts rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bot shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Bot misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bot 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 land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bot. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bot.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Bot tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Bot throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Bot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Bot persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Bot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Bot tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Bot sees coming a mile off.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bot moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bot shoots in but no luck this time.
Spar Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudi Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bot blocks the body kick.
Bot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Maximus shoots in.#CL#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Maximus gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maximus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Maximus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maximus has passed into side control.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Roberts.
#T1#
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side.
As Roberts backs off Maximus throws a huge counter combo but Roberts manages to avoid it all.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Maximus throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Maximus on that attempt. #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 Maximus!
Maximus sneaks out the side door and pushes Roberts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximus enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Maximus wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roberts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maximus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.#T4#
Maximus wants a takedown.
Rudi Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutas Maximus.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.#TD2#
Maximus jumps guard.
Roberts trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maximus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Roberts trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutas Maximus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Maximus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus continues to drive forward.#BC#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roberts darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximus has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T1#
Roberts stops Maximus from standing up.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Maximus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maximus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#CL#
Roberts pushes Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
Maximus tries to counter with a clinch but Roberts shakes him off and moves away.#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!
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Roberts controls the position. #T3#
Maximus prevents Roberts from improving position. #SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts wants to stand but Maximus has his arm trapped.
Roberts trying to control the position but Maximus is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Roberts stands up and beckons Maximus to his feet.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudi Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutas Maximus.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control.
Maximus tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Roberts jumps guard and drags Maximus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Roberts has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaximus.#TD#
Roberts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maximus's guard.
Maximus pushes Roberts off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximus scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maximus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts misses with a leg kick
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Roberts rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Roberts gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. #REVR#
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maximus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maximus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Maximus is trying to hold Roberts in close to prevent damage but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Maximus is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rudi Roberts.
Well Roberts 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Maximus is looking for a counter combo.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
It looked like Maximus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maximus to the mat! Maximus manages to get full guard.
Maximus 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.
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 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutas Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Maximus shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Maximus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Roberts drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
#TD2#
Roberts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximus is trying to keep an underhook but Roberts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to stand up but Maximus has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
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.
Maximus controlling the position for now.#T2#
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
I really don't envy Roberts right now.
Roberts has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maximus.
Roberts trying to control the position but Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus has the hooks in. Roberts is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Roberts is staying busy.#T3#
Maximus is hanging on to Roberts's back as he tries to escape.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts just trying to survive but Maximus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roberts turns into Maximus and is now in his guard.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Roberts trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maximus won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus stops Roberts from standing up.
Maximus is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutas Maximus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Maximus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximus is trying to break free.#TD2#
Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maximus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Roberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
#T1#
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutas Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Maximus on that attempt.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Maximus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roberts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Roberts wants to stand up but Maximus is controlling the position.
Roberts prevents Maximus from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maximus controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maximus pushes Roberts off but Roberts dives into side control.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Roberts slows the pace down.
Roberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Maximus pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Roberts pulls guard successfully.
Maximus postures up.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Maximus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Maximus gets to his feet. Roberts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Brutas Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts just leaning against Maximus, taking a breather. #BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brutas Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Maximus shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutas Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Maximus tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roberts manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Maximus's head.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
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 Maximus's temple.
Maximus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximus gets full guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts wants to stand but Maximus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roberts pushing down on Maximus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Roberts shoots in.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker kicks off Roberts and gets to his feet.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Roberts.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
Roberts wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Roberts shoots in.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baker blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roberts keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Baker is looking to clinch.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts, which made it look bad.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
Baker won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him
#T3#
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for Roberts to work.
Roberts taking a breather.
Roberts continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roy Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges. #TD2#
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Roberts is now in Baker's guard.
Baker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.#T1#
Baker has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Roberts wants the takedown. Baker is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baker's guard against the cage.
Baker 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Roberts is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberts is pulling down on Baker's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Roberts throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baker uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Baker is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker 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.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baker won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Baker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Baker working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.
Roberts controlling the pace.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts works his way into full mount!
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3##SUB2#
Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts. #SUB2#
Roberts looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Roberts with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Roberts is looking to stand but Baker has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Rudi Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker tries to improve his position but Roberts has taken his back! Roberts has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Baker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Roberts pushes Baker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roy Baker has been cut.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roberts.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberts after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position. #T1#
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!#SUB#
Baker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Despite being in a bad position, Roberts is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Roberts is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Roberts breaks Baker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Roberts works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Roberts taking a breather here.
Roberts working away.
Baker is letting Roberts control him for a moment.
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.
Baker is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker is trying to work for a sweep but Roberts has mounted him!
Roberts landing punches.
Roberts landing punches.
Baker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Roberts controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roberts instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Roberts has picked Baker up - he's going for a ride! Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roberts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts wants to stand up but Baker is controlling the position.
#T1#
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Baker.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Roberts pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the cage.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Roberts.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Baker tries to kick Roberts off in order to stand up. Roberts Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberts taking a breather here. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Roberts.
Baker tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Roberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roberts wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Roberts moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts has Baker pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Roberts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts is trying to keep Baker in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Baker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Baker trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts is positioning himself well to prevent Baker advancing to mount. #T4#
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudi Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudi Roberts.
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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baker enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baker is trying to hold Roberts in close to prevent damage but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts stalling.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Roberts is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Baker gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Roberts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVB#
Baker wants to stand but Roberts is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Baker tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control but Roberts postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
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.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts prevents Baker from improving his position.#T3#
Roberts controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Baker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Roberts manages to mount him!
#T4#
Baker tries to improve his position but instead Roberts has taken his back!
Roberts is controlling the position but Baker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts moves nicely into side control.
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi 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#
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker tries a low kick but Roberts avoids it.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Baker is working away. #T1#
Roberts looks up at the clock and then as Baker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roberts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs.
Baker is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Baker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Roberts tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
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 Baker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baker struggling a bit here.
Baker is not content to let Roberts control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Baker 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Roberts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker is trying to keep an underhook but Roberts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baker tries to kick Roberts off in order to stand up. Roberts Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Roberts wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker is trying to escape the position but Roberts is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Roberts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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