PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djalu Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shraf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O.C. - time's up . Roberts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sepultura - Attitude. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shraf
vs
Roberts

190 cm
31
212 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

199 cm
29
274 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Djalu Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts slips under a jab from Shraf.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a swing at Shraf's ribcage but misses.
Shraf scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Shraf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
Shraf moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shraf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Shraf sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Shraf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
Shraf scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf blocks it.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Roberts lunges at Shraf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shraf's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat.
Shraf throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Shraf sees coming a mile off.

Shraf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shraf is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.

Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.

Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Roberts is looking to control Shraf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Shraf wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf content to control rather than advance.

Roberts looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shraf pushes past his half guard into mount!
Roberts holds on to Shraf as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Shraf looking to secure an arm triangle but Roberts defends it well.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape.

Shraf has hold of Roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roberts tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely.

Shraf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Shraf is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shraf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Shraf dives in and scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.

Roberts is looking for a triangle but Shraf pushes his legs off easily.
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shraf defends it easily.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shraf controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shraf drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Shraf off! Shraf jumps back into Roberts's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shraf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Shraf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shraf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shraf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shraf has Roberts in his guard.

Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
Shraf is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shraf wants to hit a switch here but Roberts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shraf there!
Roberts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shraf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djalu Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djalu Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shraf checks a low kick from Roberts.
Shraf tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Shraf is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Shraf counters with a left to the body.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shraf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.

Shraf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Roberts is not content to let Shraf control the position.

Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shraf taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shraf is trying to control but can't.

Shraf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is keen to just control but Shraf is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shraf is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Shraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Shraf is retaining full guard.
Roberts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Shraf's knee but Shraf avoids it well.
Shraf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Djalu Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shraf dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shraf checks it well.
Shraf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Shraf looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamezdin Shraf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shraf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamezdin Shraf!
A less than humble Jamezdin Shraf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.