Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #SUB#
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.#T2#
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Rojas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Rojas has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith cracks Rojas with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up. #SUB#
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith jabs at Rojas's body.#T1#
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.#T3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Rojas takes one on the button.#TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith works over Rojas with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is working Rojas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Rojas is rocked!
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Rojas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Rojas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Rojas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith slips a straight right by Rojas.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Smith.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith drops Rojas with a huge uppercut! Rojas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
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!
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benedetti duly obliges.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.#T2#
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Rojas throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rojas. That did some damage!
Rojas tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Rojas's head back.
Rojas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.#T4#
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rojas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti blocks a jab.#T2#
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojas doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Benedetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Benedetti.#T3#
Rojas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Rojas tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Rojas misses its target.#T4#
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rojas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Rojas drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Rojas blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mario Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Rojas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas takes one on the button.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
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!
Good shot there by Rojas.#T1#
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Rojas with an uppercut!
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
An inside leg kick lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs at Rojas's body.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Benedetti sizes up Rojas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benedetti moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Benedetti with a jab.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice combination there by Benedetti.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benedetti takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Rojas avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Benedetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
A very excited looking Mario Benedetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Conan dodges the punch combination from Rojas.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conan.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Conan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Conan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rojas! Conan dives in looking to finish! Rojas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Rojas throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
It looked like Nti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
Nti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Nti connects with the punch.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Nti misses the body punch
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rojas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Nti swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Nti thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
A big right from Nti misses.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Rojas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Nti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rojas sprawling to the canvas! Rojas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nti finish him?! #ROC#Rojas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti cracks Rojas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rojas falls to his knees and Nti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Rojas avoids the body shot from Teodor.
Teodor connects with a body shot.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Teodor.
Jab by Rojas.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teodor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Teodor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teodor slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Teodor slips under a jab.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
and Teodor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojas thinking.
Teodor looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Nice shot by Teodor.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor misses with a left hand
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas tries to move into range but Teodor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
Teodor tries to score with a low kick but Rojas moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Teodor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Teodor connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Teodor looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Teodor misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Teodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Teodor throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teodor lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teodor circles away quickly and effectively.
And Teodor responds with a good body kick, but Rojas manages to step out the way in time.
Rojas throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
Teodor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Teodor throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Teodor staying out of range there.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Teodor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Teodor thinks about the counter body kick.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Teodor.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rojas misses its target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teodor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teodor throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas cracks Teodor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Teodor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teodor walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
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 Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Teodor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas connects with a jab.#ROC#Teodor is rocked!
Rojas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Teodor tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rojas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
An out of breath Emilio Rojas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TC 17 Mil $ GP vol. 3.1
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Mullin lands but Rojas takes it in his stride.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mullin.
Mullin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mullin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses.
Mullin closes the distance and clinches up with Rojas, looking for a takedown. Mullin pushes Rojas against the cage but Rojas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rojas tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Mullin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mullin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas misses with a hook
enabling Mullin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas misses with a hook.#T1#
Mullin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Jab from Mullin.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mullin slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mullin scores with a jab to the body.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mullin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullin. Mullin gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Mullin slips a jab from Rojas.#T2#
Mullin avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mullin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullin slips under a jab.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin with a poor takedown
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Mullin throws a head kick that half lands.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mullin misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.#ROC#Mullin is rocked!#T3#
Rojas moves away from the strike by Mullin.
Mullin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rojas engages and cracks Mullin with a massive lead left hook - Mullin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rojas is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Picker with a hook.
Rojas slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Picker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Picker is out of range.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picker, as that shot connected.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Picker.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
A cross from Picker lands.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Picker.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas misses with a hook.#T2#
Rojas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Rojas slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
A lazy left from Picker finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Picker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Picker.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Picker is out of range.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Picker digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Picker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Picker misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Picker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Picker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Picker defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker connects with a body shot.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Picker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Picker misses its target.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Picker avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Picker misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rojas misses.
Rojas walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Picker misses with a hook.
Rojas unleashes a big counter combination but Picker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Picker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Picker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picker needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Picker slips under a jab.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Picker misses with a hook to the body
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picker cracks Rojas with a good jab.#T1#
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Picker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rojas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Picker has got the better of the exchanges.
Picker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picker lands with a right hand.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Picker's belly button to the back.
Rojas throws a hook but Picker avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rojas slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Picker avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Picker misses with a two punch combination.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Picker misses.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Picker lunges at Rojas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rojas's hand.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojas scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picker thinking.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Picker scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Picker misses.
Rojas slips a jab from Picker.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas lands with a cross.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Picker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picker doesn't seem phased though.
Picker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Picker is rocked!
Rojas lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Picker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rojas dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
A relieved looking Emilio Rojas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TC 12 Mil $ GP vol 1.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels jabs at Rojas's body.#TD2#
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
Rojas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Rojas looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Rojas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daniels off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Daniels gets a double leg takedown into Rojas's guard.
Daniels won't allow Rojas to sweep him here.
Daniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rojas wants to hit a sweep here but Daniels passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rojas there!
Rojas regains half guard.
Daniels trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daniels postures up.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
Rojas wants to improve his position but instead Daniels has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rojas gets back to full guard.
Rojas looking to control but Daniels passes into half guard.
Daniels is just content to waste time from the top position. Rojas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Daniels postures up. #T4#
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daniels wants to stand but Rojas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas is looking to sweep but instead, Daniels has passed into half guard.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daniels has a takedown stuffed.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
A jab from Rojas misses. #T1##CL2#
Daniels has Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.#BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.#CL2#
Rojas gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rojas walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Rojas stuffs the takedown.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Daniels is rocked!
Daniels is looking to clinch but Rojas is avoiding it.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Rojas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Rojas sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3##KD#
Rojas lands a big uppercut and Daniels crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daniels looks OK. Rojas waves Daniels back to his feet!
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Rojas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali wants to clinch
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ali misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses the jab.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ali misses
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Rojas.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.#T3#
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali .
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Ali misses
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.#T4#
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali moves to clinch but Rojas breaks away
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Ali 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Ali 's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas misses with a straight left. #KD#
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Rojas tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Rojas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rojas is rocked!
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali .
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rojas - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali .
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rojas.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. #T1#
Ali blocking some punches.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Ali just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather. #T2#
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rojas. #T4#
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali shoots and misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas cracks Ali with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ali falls to his knees and Rojas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 433
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rojas instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Active creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Active lands an uppercut.
Active is working Rojas over against the cage.
Active lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Active lands a body shot in the clinch.
Active fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Active turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Active misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Active working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Active seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Active drags him back down.
Active throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Active grinds an elbow into Rojas's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet.
Active creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rojas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Active throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rojas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Active is putting a hurting on Rojas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Active looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rojas is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Active prevents Rojas from escaping the position.
Rojas seems a little lost for a moment, as Active dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Active is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Active has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Active with the ground and pound but Rojas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Active thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rojas pushes Active off looking to stand but Active dives back in and keeps control.
Active is nestled in close to Rojas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##ES2#
Rojas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Active is on him like a limpet, forcing Rojas back against the cage.
A short left from Active.
Rojas is looking to break free of the clinch but Active has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Active has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Active moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Rojas gets tackled into the cage by Active. Active maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas throws a head kick but Active moves out of range.
It looked like Active wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Active drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Active takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Active seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Active moves out of range easily.
Active is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Active connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Active paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Active misses the target.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Active tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Active.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas misses with a right hand #TD#
so Active counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Active postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Rojas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Active is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Active lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Active scores with a nice hook to the head.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Active fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Active.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Active works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Active swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Active fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rojas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Active looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Active misses with a jab, cross combination.
Active feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Active.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Active shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Active swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Active moved out of range.
A head kick by Rojas misses #TD#
and Active counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas! #T1#
Active takes a little break here. Rojas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rojas is trying to buck Active off.
Active in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Rojas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.#ES2#
Rojas sneaks out the side door and pushes Active away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Active finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Active manages to avoid it.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Active attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
OH! Rojas has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Active smells blood and charges in for the finish! Active unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rojas sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Radio Active!
Radio Active decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Galaxy 3: The Firework Show
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Rojas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rojas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rojas throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rojas gets caught napping as Knox dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Rojas pushes Knox off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Knox lunges at Rojas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rojas's hand.
Nice shot by Knox.#T1#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knox is defended easily by Rojas.
Knox lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Knox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox misses with a hook.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Rojas moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rojas at a distance.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rojas moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Knox scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
Donk. Knox catches Rojas right on the button with a cross.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Rojas defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Knox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rojas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knox is on him like a limpet, forcing Rojas back against the cage.#BC2#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Rojas unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Rojas misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A big left from Knox misses.
Rojas tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Knox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knox stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rojas to regain full guard.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Rojas's brow. #T1##ES2#
Rojas pushes Knox off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knox.
Rojas is pushing Knox's head away, looking to escape. Knox manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rojas with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Rojas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Despite the aggression on Rojas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T3#
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Rojas scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Rojas throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Knox scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
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!
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Knox takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Rojas works Knox's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Knox moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A nice side step and Rojas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Rojas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Knox slips under a jab from Rojas.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Rojas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox slips a jab from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox staying out of range there.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Knox digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox avoids the body shot from Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Rojas slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Knox misses.
Rojas slips a jab from Knox.
Rojas throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox slips a straight right by Rojas.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Knox defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Rojas thinks about the counter body kick.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Rojas.
Well Rojas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 42
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Gusmao with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Gusmao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gusmao in his tracks.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusmao lands with a right hand.
Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Gusmao moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gusmao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. #BC#
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Rojas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Gusmao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gusmao lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rojas 's eye. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao.
A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Gusmao is leaning against Rojas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Gusmao.
Gusmao is working Rojas over against the cage.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao. #ROC2#Rojas is rocked!
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Clinched against the cage, Gusmao lands a big elbow that drops Rojas! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Rojas is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
A less than humble Henrique Gusmao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Picker.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Picker misses with a hook.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rojas throws a hook but Picker avoids it easily.
Picker throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throws a quick counter head kick but Picker was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas staying out of range there.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picker.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Rojas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picker scores with a hook.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Rojas defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Picker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Picker lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picker with a hook.
Rojas slips a straight right by Picker.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Picker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Picker.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picker throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picker cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Rojas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Picker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rojas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Picker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a monster head kick that knocks Picker out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 30 Dee vs Minerva
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Merlin's head backwards.#TD2#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rojas pushes Merlin off looking to stand but Merlin dives back in and keeps control.
Merlin thows a huge punch but Rojas dodges it nicely.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rojas pushes Merlin off but Merlin dives into side control.
Merlin controlling from side mount.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rojas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Merlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rojas, who protects the arm well.
Merlin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rojas is avoiding damage well. #T1#
The ground and pound from Merlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Merlin working the ground and pound but Rojas is defending the strikes.
Rojas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Merlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Merlin.
Merlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Merlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rojas was covering up waiting for the punch and Merlin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Merlin is controlling him. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Rojas pushes Merlin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Merlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Merlin slips the punch.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merlin moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Merlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Rojas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Merlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Merlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Merlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merlin.
Rojas leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
Merlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas throws a low kick but Merlin moves out of range easily.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Rojas clinches.
Rojas misses with some punches. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merlin takes one to the side of the head.
Merlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merlin fails with the takedown.
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Merlin.
Merlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Merlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Merlin dives in and scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Merlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rojas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Merlin trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand and escape but Merlin is having none of it. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rojas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Rojas tenderised Merlin's leg. Merlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merlin throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Merlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Merlin misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlin.
Merlin dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
A left lands for Rojas.#TD2#
Merlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rojas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rojas is pushing Merlin's head away, looking to escape. Merlin manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Merlin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Merlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rojas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Merlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Merlin throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3##TD2#
Merlin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merlin lands a nice short elbow.
Rojas is trying to stand back up but Merlin is controlling him
Emilio Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Merlin. #T4#
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin throws an elbow that misses. Rojas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merlin's guard. Nice move by Rojas!#REVR##SU#
Rojas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merlin, up you get!
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xavier Merlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Merlin jumps back.
Merlin unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Merlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.#TD2#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Rojas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Merlin seems unphased. #TD2#
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rojas wriggles free and stands up.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.#T1##ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donk. Rojas catches Merlin right on the button with a cross.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merlin has time to react.
Merlin slips a jab from Rojas.
Merlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Merlin persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas closes the distance but Merlin moves to the side
and Merlin counters with a nice body shot.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down.
Merlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merlin.
Rojas closes the distance but Merlin moves to the side
and Merlin counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojas cracks Merlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Merlin misses with a double jab.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas catches Merlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merlin at a distance.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Merlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Merlin's head.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Merlin off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura but Rojas is defending well.
Merlin is looking to pass Rojas's guard but actually Rojas recovers to full guard. #ES#
Rojas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Merlin shoots in for a double leg but Rojas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Rojas misses with a leg kick.
Merlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down.
Merlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Rojas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Merlin fails to land the takedown.
Rojas leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Rojas rushes Merlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Merlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier Merlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rojas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Honey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Honey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Honey slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.#CL2#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Honey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey lands a shot to the body.
Honey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honey, as that shot connected.
Honey checks a leg kick.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas delivers a nice body kick.
Honey keeps the fight on the outside.
Honey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Honey throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas slips under a jab from Honey.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Honey throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honey walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas slips under a jab from Honey.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Honey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Honey's corner calls for a 1-2. Honey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honey. #T2#
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas throws a combination that misses
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Honey misses.
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.
Honey takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.
Honey avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Honey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honey throws out the jab.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Honey's front leg but catches the back leg as Honey tries to avoid it.
Rojas defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas throws a right hand that Honey ducks under and follows up with a left that Honey also avoids with ease.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
As Honey backs off Rojas throws a huge counter combo but Honey manages to avoid it all.
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Honey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas is looking to slow Honey down with leg kicks.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas jabs at Honey's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Honey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Honey looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Honey throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Honey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honey throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Honey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Honey in a clinch.
Honey blocking some punches.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas blocking some punches. #T1#
Rojas wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Honey is avoiding it.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas stuns Honey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honey walks into a left hand.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Honey off the ropes and back into range.
A jab lands there for Rojas.#T2#
Rojas sizes up Honey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
Honey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Honey tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Honey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas looks to clinch
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honey.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honey scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.#T3#
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Honey throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Honey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas tries to clinch
and Honey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Honey lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.#T4#
Rojas throws a jab when Honey was well out of range.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Rojas works Honey's body with a nice hook.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Rojas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Honey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Honey.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Honey takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Honey cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg. #CL2#
Rojas pushes Honey up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honey.
Honey prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Honey misses.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Honey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Honey.
Nice jab there from Honey.
Rojas lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Honey. That did some damage!#T1#
Rojas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Honey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Honey. Honey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws a jab when Honey was well out of range.
Rojas defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Honey lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Honey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Honey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honey.
Rojas misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honey doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas closes the distance but Honey moves to the side
and Honey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey scores with a hook.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Honey moved away.
Honey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rojas clobbers Honey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Honey. That did some damage!
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Honey. Honey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Honey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Honey's calf.#CL2#
Rojas pushes Honey up against the ropes in a clinch.
Honey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honey pushes Rojas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey. #T3#
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Honey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rojas or not. #BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
A low kick from Honey is predictable there
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
As Rojas backs away, Honey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Honey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Rojas cracks Honey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Honey moves away from the strike by Rojas. #T4#
Honey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Honey blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.#CL2#
Rojas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honey, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Honey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries to break the clinch but Honey is controlling the position.
Honey keeps control of Rojas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rojas.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
Honey misses the jab.
Honey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rojas throws a leg kick that misses.
Honey misses with a hook.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Honey throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
A left lands for Honey.
Honey looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Honey with a hook.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Honey throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Honey counters with a nice uppercut.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Honey saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.#T1#
Honey slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas is looking to score with low kicks.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Honey staying out of range there.
Honey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honey on the side of the head.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.#CL2#
Rojas rushes Honey and presses him up against the ropes.
Honey pushes Rojas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas wants to clinch.#T2#
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Honey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
Rojas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Honey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey retains his lightweight title!
Hugh Honey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Rojas moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Rojas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cole. That one must have hurt.
Cole tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojas misses with the combination.
Cole moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas flicks out a counter leg kick but Cole steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Cole blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Cole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Rojas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Cole tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Rojas unleashes a big counter combination but Cole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cole takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Rojas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
A cross from Cole lands.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Cole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Rojas checks a low kick from Cole.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
A left lands for Rojas.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Cole misses.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole scores with a nice body kick.
Cole misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas lands an overhand right.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole throws a counter high kick but Rojas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cole blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole scores with a head kick.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Cole throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Rojas throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole motions for Rojas to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cole tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Rojas with a nice cross.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Cole misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Rojas feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.#T1#
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rojas tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas throws a combination that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it. #T2#
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole scores with a jab.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Cole misses.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
Rojas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojas is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks. #T3#
Rojas lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Cole throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
That kick from Cole tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Rojas instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rojas lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Rojas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cole defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Cole throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Rojas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Rojas defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojas slips a jab from Cole.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Cole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.
Cole throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Cole misses the jab.
Rojas moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Cole misses with a leg kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cole swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rojas wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Cole scores with a jab.
Rojas checks a low kick from Cole.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Rojas.
Well Rojas 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Rojas's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Rojas.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Rojas sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas is looking to slow Kurosaki down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Kurosaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range. #T1#
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kurosaki. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurosaki misses.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas cracks the inside of Kurosaki's front leg. #T2#
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Rojas feints a jab promting Kurosaki to slip. Rojas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kurosaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki throws a big counter head kick but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Rojas tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kurosaki.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Rojas is rocked!
Kurosaki thumps Rojas with a low kick.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Rojas misses.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Kurosaki scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurosaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rojas checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Rojas is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Kurosaki pushes Rojas away with a front kick.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.#T3#
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosaki counters with a left to the body.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kurosaki looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Kurosaki just gets out of the way.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rojas misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a huge left! Rojas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kurosaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rojas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kurosaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
Our winner, Akio Kurosaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Del Bosque throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Del Bosque knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Del Bosque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Del Bosque.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Bosque's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Del Bosque moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Del Bosque scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
A combination from Del Bosque does no damage.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Del Bosque.
We've been told by Rojas's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Del Bosque lands an overhand right.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a huge left! Del Bosque is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rojas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Del Bosque from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rojas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rojas forces Chernokov back against the cage and clinches.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Chernokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a knee to the head.
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chernokov or not.
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rojas throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Chernokov blocks an elbow strike.
Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Rojas tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chernokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas throws a right hand that Chernokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernokov also avoids with ease.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Rojas cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Rojas lands a two punch combo.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernokov throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Chernokov misses. #CL2#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Chernokov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Chernokov blocking some punches.
Chernokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas tries to work over Chernokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov. #T4#
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Chernokov keeps control of Rojas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas lands a nice elbow.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov fails to pull guard.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas tries to break free but Chernokov pushes him back against the cage.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Chernokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernokov to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernokov finish him?
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernokov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernokov scrambles back to his feet.
Chernokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Chernokov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov takes one to the chin there.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Chernokov's legs. #TD#
Chernokov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Chernokov lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Chernokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rojas has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rojas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas pushes Chernokov off looking to stand but Chernokov dives back in and keeps control.
Chernokov is looking to advance position but Rojas won't allow it. #T4#
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojas defending well though. #SUB#
Rojas is defending against the submission attempts here by Chernokov. #SUB#
Chernokov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Chernokov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rojas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernokov.
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. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Rojas's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas cracks Chernokov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Chernokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
Rojas tests Chernokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chernokov, as that shot connected.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernokov moves away and avoids it.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernokov connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas staying out of range there.#T2#
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Chernokov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov slips a jab from Rojas.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chernokov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Chernokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas. #CL2#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Chernokov in a clinch.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #BC#
Chernokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas throws a right hand that Chernokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chernokov also avoids with ease.
Chernokov slips a jab from Rojas.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Rojas lands a head kick. Chernokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas tries to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rojas is in trouble here! Chernokov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 61
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grieg.
Grieg throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Grieg moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Grieg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grieg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grieg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grieg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Grieg off balance momentarily.
Grieg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Grieg.
Rojas works Grieg's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grieg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Grieg gets a clinch.
Grieg gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grieg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grieg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas pushes Grieg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grieg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grieg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojas blocks it with crossed arms.
Grieg tries a body shot but Rojas blocks it.
Grieg digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grieg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Grieg.
Grieg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grieg backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grieg.
Grieg has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas. #BC2#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Grieg.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Grieg blocks the low kick.
Rojas stuffs the takedown.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Grieg cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Grieg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grieg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grieg.
A nice side step and Rojas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grieg cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Grieg moves out of range easily.
Grieg is looking to counter punch.
Rojas cracks Grieg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grieg drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grieg throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Grieg looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.#CL#
Grieg clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Grieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Grieg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Grieg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Grieg takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
Grieg blocks an uppercut.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Grieg's head.
Grieg tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Grieg.
Grieg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grieg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas blocking some punches.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Grieg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grieg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grieg blocks an elbow strike from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas misses with the head strike. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Grieg.
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grieg gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grieg blocking some punches.
Rojas working hard to break the clinch.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Grieg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Grieg pulls Rojas into guard.
Grieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grieg is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Grieg won't let him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rojas wanted to stand there but Grieg had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Grieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Grieg.
Rojas throws a jab when Grieg was well out of range.
Rojas jabs Grieg right on the nose. Grieg blinks but takes it well.
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Grieg down.
Grieg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas jabs at Grieg's body.
Rojas throws a body punch but Grieg moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grieg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Grieg.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Grieg throws a counter high kick but Rojas was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grieg doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a hook. Grieg ducked under it nicely.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Grieg shakes it off.#T1#
Grieg tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grieg. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grieg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Grieg connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Grieg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Grieg tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grieg misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas tests Grieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Rojas has Grieg up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grieg under the eye.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Grieg seems unphased. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grieg moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grieg.
Grieg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas lands a jab to Grieg's midsection.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grieg is looking to counter punch.
Rojas moves out of range as Grieg throws a body kick.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grieg. That did some damage!
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grieg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Grieg persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grieg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a hook. Grieg ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Rojas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grieg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grieg looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.#CL#
Grieg closes the distance and pushes Rojas back into the cage.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grieg.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grieg or not.
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grieg working aggressively here.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grieg can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grieg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grieg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Grieg.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grieg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grieg tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
Grieg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grieg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rojas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grieg misses with a knee strike.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Grieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grieg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Grieg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Grieg.
Rojas lands a left hand.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Grieg looking for a takedown.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Grieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas lands a shot to the body.
Grieg blocks an uppercut.
Grieg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas misses with a body punch. #TD#
Grieg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grieg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rojas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grieg is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg looking for a sweep. Not yet Grieg, not yet.
Rojas wanted to stand there but Grieg had control of the position. #SU2#
Rojas stands up from Grieg's guard - Rojas perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Grieg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Grieg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grieg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Grieg circles away.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
Grieg defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch but Grieg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Rojas.
Edvard Grieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emilio Rojas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grieg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grieg blocks an elbow strike.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grieg backwards.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a left hand.
Rojas blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Grieg.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grieg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Grieg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grieg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grieg chips away with some ground and pound.
Grieg throws a big elbow that misses.
Grieg postures up and lands a big shot to Rojas's brow.
Rojas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rojas wants to stand but Grieg is controlling the position.
Rojas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Grieg throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Grieg isn't so interested in that idea.
Grieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grieg distracts Rojas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rojas wants to stand up but Grieg is controlling him.
Grieg works over Rojas with some ground and pound from guard.
Grieg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Rojas pushes Grieg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grieg avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Grieg counters with a nice body kick.
Grieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas cracks Grieg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grieg looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grieg.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Grieg circles away.
Grieg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Grieg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grieg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Jab by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grieg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Rojas.
I've got Rojas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
An out of breath Emilio Rojas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas catches Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rojas. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop shrugs it off though.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas wants to get back to striking at distance but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop won't allow it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased. #ROC#
Rojas is rocked!#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a jab.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finish him?
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Rojas misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks from the clinch.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an uppercut!#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Rojas is looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down with leg kicks.
Rojas throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Rojas cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a good jab.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range easily.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Rojas.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.#T4#
Rojas lands with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a head shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rojas counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas connects with a nice looking jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas wants to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rojas looks to land a combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Nice shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Rojas throws a right hand that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under and follows up with a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop also avoids with ease.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jumps back.#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojas swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away and avoids it.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rojas lands with a nice combination. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backs away looking to recover.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Rojas with a good jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Emilio Rojas's cut even more.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved away.
Rojas blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Rojas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rojas falls backwards against the cage. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop follows up with more strikes that drop Rojas to his knees. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rojas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
During a confident post fight interview, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride 50 LA
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris staying out of range there.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Rojas jabs at Harris's body.
Rojas takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Rojas cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Harris swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Rojas throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris blocks a jab.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas slips under a jab from Harris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas. #T2#
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris cracks Rojas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Rojas tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
A jab from Harris misses.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas. #T4#
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Rojas's head back. #ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Harris cracks Rojas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rojas falls backwards against the cage. Harris follows up with more strikes that drop Rojas to his knees. Harris keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rojas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Rojas's legs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh has Rojas pressed against the cage, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Rojas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.#CL2#
Rojas takes the fight into the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage. #T3#
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh is working Rojas over against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh. #T4#
Rojas tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozolinsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Ozolinsh works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas lands with a cross.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a few strikes there.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Ozolinsh settles back down.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Rojas misses the jab.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Rojas with a jab.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Rojas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Rojas defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
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!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.#T2#
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Rojas slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojas scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Rojas throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Rojas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojas slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Rojas misses with a right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Rojas takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses the jab.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Rojas.#CL#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Rojas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Pride FC 42
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back. #CL2#
Rojas clinches.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A short right from Rojas.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Rojas manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rojas pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rojas has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##TD#
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojas is one step ahead there.
Rojas wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Rojas controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Rojas defends easily. #SU2#
Rojas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Rojas throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.#T3#
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rojas can't fight it off and eventually Magomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rojas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Rojas kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.#CL2#
Rojas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rojas blocking some punches.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rojas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas trying to land knees to the body.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Rojas stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Rojas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rojas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
Emilio Rojas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.#ES2#
Rojas pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Magomedov gets control of Rojas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rojas defends well.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rojas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rojas wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rojas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Rojas defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.#CL2#
Rojas gets a clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Magomedov.
Rojas tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Rojas wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Magomedov wants the takedown. Rojas is fighting it off but Magomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rojas's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov stops Rojas from standing up.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov prevents Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rojas wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Rojas against the cage.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas prevents the takedown attempt.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Rojas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojas's gas tank.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rojas misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas. #T1#
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Rojas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Rojas.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Rojas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Rojas rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas. #TD#
Magomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rojas is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Rojas is trying to buck Magomedov off.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Rojas is working away.
Rojas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Rojas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov working the strikes but Rojas uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES2#
Rojas kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Rojas.
I think Rojas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emilio Rojas!
A victorious Emilio Rojas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Schmidt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojas doesn't seem phased though.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Rojas misses with the combination.
A jab from Schmidt finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas scores with a head kick.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Schmidt wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
Rojas clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Schmidt moved away.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt blocks a jab.#T2#
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Rojas misses with a straight right.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt with a nice cross.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Schmidt checks a leg kick. #T3#
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.#T4#
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Schmidt counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rojas blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Schmidt counters with a body kick.
Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Schmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Schmidt swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Rojas.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt connects with the punch.
Schmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas jabs Schmidt right on the nose. Schmidt blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Schmidt.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas lands a body shot. #T2#
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas lands a head kick. Schmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rojas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Schmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Rojas.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas moves forwards but Schmidt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt with a nice cross.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Schmidt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas slips a jab from Schmidt.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt misses with a leg kick
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a nice head kick!
Rojas throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojas is able to avoid easily.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Schmidt looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Schmidt just gets out of the way.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Schmidt blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Schmidt didn't see that one coming.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
Schmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schmidt tries to score with a low kick but Rojas moves his leg out of the way.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schmidt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas throws a push kick but Schmidt slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
Schmidt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Schmidt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schmidt throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Rojas swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Schmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas scores with a one two! Schmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmidt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Rojas is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.

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 Emilio Rojas.
Well Rojas 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Rojas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojas's guard.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rojas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rojas is looking to stand up but Stark isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Rojas wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark throws a counter combo.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojas has time to react.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Stark lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Rojas catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Stark clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
Rojas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Rojas stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Stark.
Rojas tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the cage.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Rojas wants to break free but Stark has control.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Stark lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stark throws a strike but Rojas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rojas stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#T3##ES2#
Stark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Stark throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rojas enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rojas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Rojas kicks Stark off and gets to his feet.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Stark clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Rojas gets caught napping as Stark dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark prevents Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojas wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him. #ES#
Rojas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Stark is looking to clinch.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Rojas backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas. #T1#
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Stark.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Rojas misses.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stark goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
Rojas swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects. #T3##TD2#
Stark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rojas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark jumps guard but Rojas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rojas wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stark.
Stark is looking to control Rojas's arms but Rojas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stark has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
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!
Rojas tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the cage.
Rojas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Stark successfully pulls guard.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rojas wants to stand but Stark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stark is trying to control the position but Rojas postures up.
Rojas stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Rojas wants to stand but Stark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stark pulls Rojas in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rojas swivels and escapes.
Rojas leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Stark.
Stark thuds his right hand into Rojas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Stark rushes Rojas and presses him up against the cage.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Rojas tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Stark with a hook.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Rojas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rojas swivels and escapes.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stark blocks a jab.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojas's waist but Rojas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark slips a straight right by Rojas.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2##CL2#
Stark has managed to clinch. #BC#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rojas but Rojas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stark counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark staying out of range there.
Rojas throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a counter combo.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Stark tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Stark lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Rojas.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stark shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stark scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

Event: Pride FC 26 Dog vs Gray
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Koso throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Koso throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.
Koso blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a kick to the body.
Rojas tries to work over Koso's front leg with a kick but Koso checks it.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koso dodges the punch combination from Rojas.
Koso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koso.
We've been told by Rojas's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Rojas motions for Koso to come forward. Rojas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a straight left.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koso sizes up Rojas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Koso. #T2#
Rojas jabs Koso right on the nose. Koso blinks but takes it well.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso thinks about the counter body kick.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Koso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Rojas throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Koso misses with a looping left.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
A little jabbing left from Koso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Koso throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Koso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
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!
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Koso. #T4#
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koso. Koso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws a leg kick
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Koso scores with a sloppy right hand. Rojas should have avoided that one.
Koso slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas cracks Koso with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Koso defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Koso settles back down.
As Koso backs away, Rojas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Rojas catches Koso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.#T1#
Koso works the jab nicely.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Koso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Koso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tests Koso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Koso.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
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!
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
Koso misses with a body kick.#T2#
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Koso misses with a hook
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Koso scores with a kick to the body.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso takes one to the chin there.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Koso throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Rojas.
Koso tried to score with a low kick but Rojas checks it.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
That kick from Rojas tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koso feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
Koso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Koso counters with a body kick.
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Koso slips a jab from Rojas.#T4#
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Koso catches Rojas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Koso tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Koso swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso thows a body kick. Rojas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Rojas throws a head kick but Koso moves out of range.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Rojas shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Koso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Koso persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side.
Koso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Koso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koso. That one must have hurt.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koso slips a jab from Rojas.
Koso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas slips a straight right by Koso.
As Koso looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Koso just gets out of the way.
Koso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Koso avoided it.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koso walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Koso.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso feints a counter leg kick.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rojas will feel that in the morning.
Koso slips a straight right by Rojas.
Koso misses the jab.
Rojas cracks Koso with a good jab.#T3#
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso misses the jab.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koso blocks a jab.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojas throws a combination. Koso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range. #T4#
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koso throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Koso lands a jab to Rojas's midsection.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koso throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rojas walks into a jab.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Koso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso lands a head kick!
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speva Koso.
Well Koso 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 21
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas slips a straight right by Kinshaw.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.#CL2#
Kinshaw gets a clinch. #BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas needs to keep his hands up - Kinshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Kinshaw jabs at Rojas's body.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Kinshaw misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinshaw avoided it.
Kinshaw scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinshaw.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kinshaw moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas can't break the clinch.
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rojas can't break the clinch.
Rojas is trying to push Kinshaw away but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kinshaw has Rojas pressed against the cage, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kinshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Rojas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now.
Kinshaw lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off.
Rojas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rojas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a nice body kick.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojas has time to react.
Kinshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas slips a jab from Kinshaw.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kinshaw throws a combination that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinshaw connects with the punch.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinshaw as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rojas gets caught napping as Kinshaw dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.
Kinshaw passes into half guard.
Rojas has hold of Kinshaw's hands but Kinshaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Kinshaw in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinshaw stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Kinshaw is trying to control. Rojas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinshaw stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinshaw is taking a breather. Rojas 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.
Kinshaw is looking to stall here but Rojas recovers full guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Kinshaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kinshaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Kinshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Kinshaw is predictable there
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinshaw connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinshaw.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kinshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a left to the body.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination. Rojas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kinshaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojas's guard.
Kinshaw trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kinshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinshaw throws a strike but Rojas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rojas wants to get up but he can't break Kinshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinshaw wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kinshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kinshaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rojas defends well.#SU#
Kinshaw is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kinshaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Kinshaw misses
and Kinshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinshaw misses with a straight left.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.#T3#
Kinshaw throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Rojas counters with a nice right hand that sends Kinshaw toppling to the canvas! Kinshaw scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rojas finish him?!#ROC#
Kinshaw is rocked!#CL2#
Kinshaw moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Kinshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinshaw looks to clinch
and Rojas counters with a right hand from hell and Kinshaw is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride FC 17
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas is trying to break free.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Cooke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Rojas has his feet on Cooke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard. #T2#
Rojas is looking to stand up but Cooke isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke. #T3#
Rojas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rojas duly obliges.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rojas slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.#T4#
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Cooke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Cooke is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke slips a straight right by Rojas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Cooke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Cooke's head back.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke slips a jab from Rojas.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a push kick.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke lands a front kick.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.#T4#
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Rojas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Rojas gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Cooke's ribs.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke with a nice cross.
Rojas sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojas misses the jab.#CL#
Cooke clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rojas's brow.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Rojas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojas's waist but Rojas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cooke stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Cooke tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas catches Cooke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 11
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulver's head.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bulver has time to react.
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulver! But no joy.
Bulver throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bulver misses with a body shot.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Bulver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulver throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bulver slips under a jab.
Bulver misses the shot to the body.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulver counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulver throws out the jab. #T1#
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
A big right from Rojas misses.
A little jabbing left from Bulver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulver ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Jab by Rojas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Bulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas moves out of range as Bulver throws a body kick.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Bulver.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulver.
Bulver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Bulver throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Bulver misses with a leg kick.
Bulver misses with the combination. #T2#
Bulver cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bulver.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulver's head.
Bulver throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulver thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Bulver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulver tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulver lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bulver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Bulver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rojas with a nice cross.
Rojas takes a swing at Bulver's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bulver misses.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bulver throws a shot to the body.
Bulver lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Bulver moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Bulver replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rojas blocks it well.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Bulver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bulver throws a body kick that misses.
Bulver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Bulver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Rojas blocks a head kick by Bulver.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulver.
Bulver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas delivers a nice body kick.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulver throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulver slips a straight right by Rojas.
Bulver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Bulver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bulver dodges the punch combination from Rojas.
It seemed like Bulver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulver slips under a jab.
Bulver slips a jab from Rojas.
Bulver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rojas with a body shot.
Bulver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Bulver's head.
Bulver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Rojas misses with a hook to the body
and Bulver counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Bulver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulver throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Bulver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Good exchange - Rojas coming out on top.
Bulver thuds his right hand into Rojas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bulver looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas 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.
Bulver throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Bulver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulver looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Bulver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Rojas.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Bulver is out of range.
Rojas feints and then cracks Bulver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulver down. #T2#
A head kick misses from Bulver.
Bulver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bulver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rojas counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Bulver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bulver tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Bulver misses.
Bulver lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Bulver.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulver is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
Bulver walks into a jab.
Bulver misses with a low kick.
Bulver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well. #T3#
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulver avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Bulver misses with a head kick.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Bulver avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Bulver - just one landing.
Bulver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulver.
Bulver blocks a jab.
Bulver thinks about the counter body kick.
Bulver fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Bulver moves out of range easily.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Rojas cracks Bulver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bulver avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Bulver raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bulver misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulver.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Bulver lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Bulver counters with a left and a right that stings Rojas.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Bulver moved out of range.
Bulver unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rojas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulver throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Bulver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas throws a hook but Bulver avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas lands a nice hook to Bulver's body. Bulver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bulver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bulver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Bulver swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Bulver blocks it.
Bulver cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Bulver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulver's head.
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!
Bulver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Bulver staying out of range there.
Bulver takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulver throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Bulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulver circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Nice body punch from Bulver.
Rojas throws a jab when Bulver was well out of range.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bulver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulver defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Bulver scores with a decent looking hook.
Bulver needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas slips a straight right by Bulver.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Bulver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bulver scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Bulver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulver throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas checks a low kick from Bulver.
Bulver scores with a hook.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulver is looking to chop away at Rojas's legs.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Bulver's shoulder, as Bulver tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas swings for the body but Bulver moves out of range.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bulver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulver throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Bulver down.
Rojas throws a head kick but Bulver moves out of range.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bulver moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Bulver's belly button to the back.
Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Bulver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rojas ducks right into an uppercut from Bulver.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
Bulver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Bulver's head but Bulver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulver looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Bulver drops Rojas with a beautiful combination! Rojas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bulver is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rojas is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bulver gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benz Bulver!
Benz Bulver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Chernokov misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas leaves Chernokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chernokov is defended easily by Rojas.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Rojas misses.
Chernokov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas misses with a double jab. #T1#
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Rojas misses.
A slow jab from Chernokov misses its intended target.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Rojas's head back.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Chernokov checks a leg kick. #T2#
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
A jab from Chernokov finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Chernokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Rojas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chernokov.
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Chernokov scoring with punches from side control.
Chernokov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rojas bucks up and tries to throw Chernokov off but instead Chernokov has got his back!
Chernokov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chernokov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ES#
Rojas is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rojas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Chernokov lands a jab to Rojas's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chernokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernokov feints the counter takedown.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Chernokov. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a front kick that sends Chernokov stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas slips a jab from Chernokov.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
As Chernokov looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Chernokov just gets out of the way.
Rojas lands a high kick!
Chernokov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernokov.
Chernokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Chernokov counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rojas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Rojas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rojas wants to get back to striking at distance but Chernokov won't allow it.
Rojas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Chernokov.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojas's efforts to push away.
Rojas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chernokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rojas enables Chernokov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rojas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Chernokov isn't so interested in that idea.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernokov advances to half guard.
Chernokov working over Rojas with some ground and pound. Rojas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Chernokov in his half guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Rojas kicks off Chernokov and gets to his feet.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Rojas feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Rojas.
Chernokov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas feints and then cracks Chernokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chernokov down.
Chernokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernokov avoids them all with ease.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab. #T4#
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernokov ducked under it nicely.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernokov momentarily.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Chernokov there.#CL2#
Chernokov moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Chernokov takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Chernokov's head back. #TD2#
Chernokov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rojas's head.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Chernokov is trying to control. Rojas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rojas is trying to stand back up but Chernokov is controlling him
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Rojas is not content to let Chernokov control the position.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Chernokov's defenses. #T2#
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Rojas slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Chernokov throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov walks into a left hand.
Chernokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rojas. That one must have hurt.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Rojas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojas's guard.#T3#
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernokov postures up in Rojas's guard and throws a big left but Rojas blocks it.
Chernokov won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Rojas is looking to stand back up but Chernokov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rojas.
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chernokov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Chernokov is controlling him well.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Chernokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Chernokov misses with a combination
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Cooke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch but Cooke keeps him there for the moment.
Cooke working Rojas over with knees to the body.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Cooke working Rojas over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooke throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Cooke. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Cooke counters with a body kick that stops Rojas in his tracks momentarily.
Cooke moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooke misses with an elbow strike.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooke shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
Rojas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cooke slips under a jab.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Cooke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooke throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke has a takedown stuffed.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rojas but Rojas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooke doesn't seem phased though.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rojas gets caught napping as Cooke dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Rojas wriggles free and stands up.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Cooke lands with a cross.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rojas just manages to avoid it.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.
Cooke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Cooke won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Rojas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cooke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cooke landing knees to the head.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Cooke connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Rojas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Rojas in the body.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Cooke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as Cooke shoots in.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Cooke scores with a hook.#T1#
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
As Rojas looks to move away, Cooke throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Cooke is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Rojas throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooke. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Rojas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Cooke shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas misses the jab.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a low kick. #T2#
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rojas tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Rojas jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rojas cracks Cooke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Rojas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooke in his tracks.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas. #T3#
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Cooke defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cooke throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Cooke. #T4#
Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cooke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rojas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #36
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Bakiyev lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.#T1#
Bakiyev misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Bakiyev stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Bakiyev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakiyev punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.#T3#
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Bakiyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Bakiyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakiyev's head.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakiyev.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a huge left! Bakiyev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rojas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bakiyev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rojas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernishev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernishev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernishev scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Chernishev's body.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Chernishev throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chernishev.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojas rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Rojas misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand up but Chernishev is controlling him. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Chernishev needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernishev wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev scores with a nice right hand.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas with a hook.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rojas with a nice cross.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernishev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernishev can do to turn this around?
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
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!
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Chernishev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Rojas.
Chernishev moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernishev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernishev blocks it.#T2#
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the cage.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chernishev walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Chernishev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Rojas throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernishev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Chernishev's head back.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernishev throws a body kick.
Chernishev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Crunch! Rojas slams his shin into Chernishev's torso.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev checks it.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernishev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernishev misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rojas lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernishev lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chernishev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernishev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernishev's knee momentarily.
Chernishev cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tests Chernishev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernishev misses with a body kick.#T1#
Chernishev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Chernishev moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernishev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rojas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev scores with punches from side control.
Chernishev lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rojas sneaks out the side door and pushes Chernishev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
A jab from Chernishev does it's job there.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Rojas tries to sprawl but Chernishev drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rojas misses with a wild combination.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Chernishev didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Rojas tries a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.#T4#
Chernishev moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Chernishev.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas checks a low kick from Chernishev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Chernishev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #29
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by David.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
David motions for Rojas to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from David.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
David is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
David misses with a wild combination.
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
David throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rojas throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
Rojas connects with a nice looking jab.
Rojas walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
David tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
David takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rojas misses.
David tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
David punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
David throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
David instigates a clinch.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from David.
David lands with a short shot to the head.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.#BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
As Rojas backs off David throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Rojas moves away from the strike by David.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David misses with a body kick.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas tries to move into range but David moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from David misses.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a straight left. #T3#
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
David misses with a head kick.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas blocks a head kick by David.
Rojas throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
David misses with a body shot.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through David's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Rojas as David shoots in.#T4#
Rojas throws a hook but David blocks it.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
David scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David misses with a looping left.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
David slips a jab from Rojas.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David takes one to the chin there.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rojas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rojas.
David missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
David tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
David darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns David into the cage.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David blocks a jab.
A left lands for Rojas.#T1#
David misses with a body kick.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from David.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas blocks a jab.
David swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
David slips under a jab from Rojas.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by David.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
David tries to clinch up.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
David moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
Rojas jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
Rojas blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
David cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg. #T3#
David throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping David under the eye.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from David! But no joy.#TD2#
David closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.#ES#
Rojas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
Rojas misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
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!
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
David keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas blocks a head kick by David.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.#T4#
Rojas jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
David slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from David.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
A nice side step and David releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
David darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rojas pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
Rojas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rojas pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David stalling.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
David tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Rojas scores with a one two! David had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Rojas tries to sprawl but David drives through with a takedown into half guard.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David wants to take a breather but Rojas is having none of it.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David thows a huge punch but Rojas dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Rojas dips to his left and cracks David with an uppercut!
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas scores with a spinning back kick!
David throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas scores with a nice head shot.
David moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped David's head back.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas digs a good hook to David's body.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
David moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas moves out of range as David strikes.
David does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
David scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
David slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
Rojas misses with a looping left.#T4#
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by David. David obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Elijah David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AFC #24
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac counters with a body kick.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarlac - the referee stops the clock and Rojas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarlac. Rojas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the head.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tarlac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac walks into a jab.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarlac's hands.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tarlac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Tarlac throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rojas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas works over Tarlac's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Tarlac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Rojas misses.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.#T2#
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tarlac.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac misses with a kick to the body.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Rojas's defenses. #T3#
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Rojas.
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!
Rojas slips a jab from Tarlac.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlac should have avoided that one.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.#ROC2#
Rojas is rocked!
Tarlac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Tarlac keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick.
Rojas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tarlac finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac cracks Rojas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rojas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tarlac pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rojas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
After the fight, Vladimir Tarlac was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Draven misses with a straight right.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draven.#CL2#
Rojas has Draven up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draven misses with the head strike.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Draven.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Rojas gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draven struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas digs a right hand into Draven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draven's gas tank.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Rojas lands an uppercut.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Draven.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Draven misses with a straight left. #T2#
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven misses with some punches. #BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Draven tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Draven in a clinch.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas throws an elbow that misses.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
Draven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draven.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draven misses with a body punch.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas pushes Draven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rojas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
A short right from Draven.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Draven circles away.
Draven walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas slips a jab from Draven.
A telegraphed right hand from Draven misses the target. #CL2#
Rojas clinches up with Draven and pushes him back against the cage.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven misses with some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draven misses with a body punch.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Draven misses with some punches. #BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Draven rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draven blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draven doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away. #CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Draven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Draven.
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Draven - that landed with a thud.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rojas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Draven lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Rojas tries to clinch but Draven is having none of it.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Draven is avoiding it.
Draven scores with a kick to the body.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas tries to counter with a clinch but Draven shakes him off and moves away.
Draven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rojas drives through and clinches with Draven against the cage.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
Draven has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Rojas stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Draven.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Draven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Draven blocking some punches.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
Draven tries a body shot but Rojas blocks it.
Draven tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage.
Draven lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Draven throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Draven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rojas. That did some damage!
Draven takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Draven takes a shot to the head.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven. #BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Draven lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Draven connects with a jab.
Draven takes one to the side of the head.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Draven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Draven throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Draven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
As Rojas tries to get set, Draven tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Rojas tries to clinch up.#CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven 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#
Rojas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Draven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Draven. #CL2#
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Draven lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Draven.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven blocking some punches.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Draven.
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draven.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Draven misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dravens head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage. #BC#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Rojas needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Draven finish him?
A head kick misses from Draven.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Draven misses.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Draven's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draven stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Draven misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rojas tries to clinch up but Draven circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draven lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Draven blocks an elbow strike.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Draven's head.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Draven.
A short left from Draven.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draven.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Draven.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draven lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draven 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 238
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rojas.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Luciano is looking to chop away at Rojas's legs.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Rojas throws a counter combo.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Jab by Rojas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano motions for Rojas to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Rojas slips a straight right by Luciano.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Rojas settles back down.
Luciano tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the cage and back into range.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.#T4#
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano with a hook.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Rojas catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano takes one to the side of the head.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano slips a straight right by Rojas.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.#T1#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas swinging wildly here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luciano punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas checks a low kick from Luciano.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Rojas throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rojas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luciano backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas misses with a hook.#T4#
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Luciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Jab from Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Rojas throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas lands a jab.#T2#
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rojas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas counters with an inside leg kick.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Rojas is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Luciano moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!
Jose Carlos Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC Live 67
Date: Oct 15, 2018

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazakov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazakov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazakov somewhat.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Rojas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rojas throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips a straight right by Rojas.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazakov's shoulder, as Kazakov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazakov off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Kazakov is rocked!
Kazakov leaves his chin hanging out and Rojas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kazakov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rojas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas sets himself, and Szczęsny steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.
Szczęsny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas lands an overhand right.#T3#
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas keeps Szczęsny at a distance using the push kick.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Rojas.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Szczęsny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rojas slips a straight right by Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szczęsny on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Szczęsny.
Rojas scores with a one two! Szczęsny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szczęsny tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Nice jab there from Rojas. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Rojas throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas punishes Szczęsny's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szczęsny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny. #T2#
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny. #CL2#
Szczęsny rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Szczęsny works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
It looked like Rojas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Szczęsny scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Szczęsny unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Szczęsny gets a clinch.
Rojas trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rojas pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks from the clinch.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Rojas.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Szczęsny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Szczęsny's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczęsny tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczęsny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Szczęsny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Szczęsny persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Szczęsny's shoulder, as Szczęsny tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Rojas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Szczęsny looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Szczęsny tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.#T4#
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szczęsny.
Rojas cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rojas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.

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 Emilio Rojas.
Well Szczęsny 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
Rojas throws the left hand but Spar avoids the punch easily.
Spar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Rojas throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Spar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Spar moves away and avoids it.
Spar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spar throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Rojas.#T1#
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Spar checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Spar counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Spar counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Spar walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Spar.
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spar throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Spar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Spar lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Spar moves away and avoids it.
Spar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spar.
Spar walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Spar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Spar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas slips a jab from Spar.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Spar throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojas thinking.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Spar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rojas lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
It looked like Spar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
Spar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spar feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Spar counters with a head kick that drops Rojas to the mat! Rojas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Spar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Spar's body.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Spar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Good shot there by Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas digs a good hook to Spar's body.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Spar counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spar keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Spar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Spar counters with a right hand to the body.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Spar misses with a body shot
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rojas.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Spar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojas connects with a nice looking jab.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spar.
Rojas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas jabs at Spar's body.
Spar scores with a jab.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spar.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range.
Spar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination.
Spar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Rojas connects with a jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Spar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range.
Spar blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Spar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spar throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojas jabs at Spar's body.
Spar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Rojas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Spar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spar loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.#T4#
Spar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojas is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spar misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Spar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spar.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spar throws out the jab.
Spar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a jab. Spar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spar looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rojas really felt that one!
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Rojas backs away, Spar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spar throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar. #T1#
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Spar.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Spar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rojas checks a low kick from Spar.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Spar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. Spar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas with a jab.
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!
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas scores with a three punch combo!
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spar lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spar.
Spar throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rojas connects with a leg kick. Spar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Spar.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Spar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Spar with an uppercut!
Good work by Spar as he checks the leg kick.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Spar slams his shin into Rojas's torso.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
Rojas misses with a hook. Spar ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Spar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Spar avoids the head kick by Rojas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a head kick but Spar moves out of range.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spar tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Spar counter with a right hand.
Spar walks into a left hand.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spar throws an off balance right hand
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Spar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
4 Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Spar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rojas 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
4 Spar was interviewed post fight and said 'Suck my balls'.

Event: Royal Fighting Championship 2
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Chatillon connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Chatillon has been cut.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chatillon misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Chatillon sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chatillon rushes Rojas and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas jabs Chatillon right on the nose. Chatillon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas catches Chatillon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Chatillon is rocked!
Rojas lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Chatillon crumples to the floor! Rojas milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Valens rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Rojas takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Rojas throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens misses with a body kick.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Valens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valens misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens connects with a jab.
Rojas misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rojas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Valens has hold of one of Rojas's legs. Rojas is fighting the takedown attempt but Valens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rojas wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully. #T1#
Valens won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valens won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Valens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens distracts Rojas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him.
Valens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand but Valens is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valens passes Rojas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Valens winds up and cracks Rojas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valens.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Valens is controlling him well.
Valens lands strikes from half guard.
Valens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valens working his ground and pound in the gym.
Valens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas pushes Valens off looking to stand but Valens dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valens is pressing down on Rojas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rojas is holding on for now. #ES#
Rojas pushes Valens off and gets back to his feet.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Valens moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas misses with a hook #CL2#
and Valens counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valens has Rojas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valens misses with a body punch.
Valens lands a right hand.
Rojas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Valens has the dominant position.
Valens pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rojas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Valens is looking to slow Rojas down with leg kicks.
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valens.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.#T1#
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens misses with a shot to the body
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas misses with a body shot
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Valens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rojas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens working the ground and pound from side control.
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Valens working the head and body with strikes.
Valens looks up at the clock and then as Rojas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ES#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck for Valens with that takedown attempt.
Valens lands a head shot.
Valens slips a straight right by Rojas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valens.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
Valens instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Valens gets a clinch.
Valens tries for a takedown but Rojas manages to get underhooks.
Valens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojas's efforts to push away.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Valens pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Valens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rojas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Rojas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas won't allow Valens to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens misses with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rojas!
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Paul Valens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Valens manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valens or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Valens shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Valens wants to clinch.#T1#
Valens checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rojas won't be happy with that. #ES#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Valens clinches. #TD2#
Valens wants the takedown. Rojas is fighting it off but Valens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rojas's guard against the cage.
Rojas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valens dives into side control.
Valens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valens tries to advance to mount but can't.
Valens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rojas is trying to buck Valens off.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rojas throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Valens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rojas pushes Valens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Valens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Valens moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Valens counters with a nice leg kick.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valens.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.#TD2#
Valens looking to score a takedown here. Rojas is defending well but Valens drives through and ends up in Rojas's guard.
Valens sitting in guard here, content to control.

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 Emilio Rojas.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Our winner, Jan Paul Valens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 53
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Rojas.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Ozolinsh counters with a good, hard body kick but Rojas shrugs it off.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Rojas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Rojas stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch
and Rojas counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ozolinsh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rojas. Ozolinsh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Chernishev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
Chernishev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernishev.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Chernishev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Chernishev down.
Rojas works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Chernishev's leg but Chernishev calmly moves out of range.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernishev. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Chernishev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chernishev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chernishev eats them both and turns towards Rojas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chernishev slips a jab from Rojas.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernishev has time to react.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.#T3#
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chernishev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernishev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernishev misses with a looping right.
Chernishev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Chernishev throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Chernishev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev looks for a takedown but Rojas sprawls well.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernishev steps away.
Rojas lands a jab.
Chernishev thows a leg kick but Rojas checks it
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernishev should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Rojas drops Chernishev with a beautiful combination! Chernishev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rojas is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Chernishev is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernishev circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Chernishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Chernishev out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016

#R1#
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Rojas tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it. #T1##KD#
Rojas drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rojas is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Rojas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Miller to the canvas! Miller doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rojas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
During a confident post fight interview, Emilio Rojas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kane Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Leksell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Leksell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Leksell ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Leksell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rojas is not content to let Leksell control the position.
Rojas wants to control but Leksell is keeping busy.
Rojas is refusing to be controlled, as Leksell sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leksell trying to pass the guard but Rojas defending well.
Leksell trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away.
Rojas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rojas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Leksell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leksell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Rojas tries to kick Leksell off but Leksell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Leksell trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leksell tries a head kick but it misses.
Leksell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rojas swivels and escapes.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Leksell.#T2#
Leksell dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook. Leksell ducked under it nicely.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leksell looks winded!
Rojas swings for the body but Leksell moves out of range.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Leksell with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Leksell tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Leksell has been cut.
Rojas throws a monster overhand right that drops Leksell! Rojas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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