Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rose has knocked Osana Ramirez down with a huge combo! Rose steps away and waves a wobbly Osana Ramirez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Osana Ramirez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Domingo Osana Ramirez has been cut.
Rose lands with a big right hook that stumbles Osana Ramirez - he's out on his feet here! Rose follows up with another monster hook that separates Osana Ramirez from consciousness! Osana Ramirez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rose stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019

#R1#
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osana Ramirez.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osana Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Osana Ramirez under the eye.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Osana Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Osana Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osana Ramirez.#CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Osana Ramirez avoids the head kick by Rose. #CL2#
Rose pushes Osana Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osana Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Osana Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Osana Ramirez on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Rose blocking some punches.
Osana Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osana Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Osana Ramirez misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Osana Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Osana Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osana Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Osana Ramirez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Osana Ramirez.
Rose misses with some punches.
Osana Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Osana Ramirez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Osana Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osana Ramirez backwards.
Osana Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Osana Ramirez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osana Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Rose.
Osana Ramirez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osana Ramirez. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Osana Ramirez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osana Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osana Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osana Ramirez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Osana Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Osana Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose blocking some punches.
Osana Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Osana Ramirez controls his hands.
Rose blocking some punches.
Osana Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Rose blocking some punches.
Osana Ramirez pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osana Ramirez blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Osana Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osana Ramirez cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Osana Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osana Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Rose blocks a jab.
Osana Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Osana Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osana Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osana Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Osana Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Osana Ramirez misses with a double jab.
A jab from Osana Ramirez finds it's way through Rose's defenses.
Osana Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Osana Ramirez misses its intended target.
Osana Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Osana Ramirez misses.
Osana Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Osana Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Rose rushes Osana Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osana Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osana Ramirez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osana Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Osana Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osana Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osana Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Osana Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osana Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands a body punch.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Osana Ramirez's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Osana Ramirez tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Osana Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Rose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Osana Ramirez throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Osana Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osana Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Osana Ramirez - just one landing.
Osana Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a crisp right that sends Osana Ramirez to the canvas! Rose follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Rose!
A very excited looking Hannibal Rose 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Viteazul closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Viteazul can't get the takedown.
Viteazul looking for a takedown.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Viteazul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.#CL#
Rose clinches up with Viteazul and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Viteazul is trying to trip Rose. He has hold of a leg but Rose is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Viteazul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Viteazul looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Viteazul wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Viteazul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Viteazul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Viteazul works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Viteazul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Viteazul has gone for a leg lock! Rose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Viteazul's guard.#REVR#
Rose stops Viteazul from standing up.
Rose looking to pass the guard.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rose prevents Viteazul from getting back to his feet.
Rose stays in close to Viteazul's body and controls the position.
Rose trying to control but Viteazul is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Viteazul fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Viteazul rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Viteazul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. #TD2#
Viteazul has picked Rose up - he's going for a ride! Viteazul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Rose manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viteazul keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Viteazul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Viteazul has clasped his hands together around Rose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Viteazul tries to score with some ground and pound. Rose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viteazul working the strikes but Rose uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Viteazul lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Viteazul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rose is controlling Viteazul's trapped leg to prevent Viteazul from advancing to side control.#T4#
Viteazul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Rose is in trouble now - Viteazul has advanced to mount!
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul thowing shots but they're missing.
Viteazul is landing with some decent strikes but Rose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Viteazul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Viteazul clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Viteazul. #TD2#
Viteazul has hold of one of Rose's legs. Rose is fighting the takedown attempt but Viteazul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viteazul looking to pass the guard.
Viteazul is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.
Viteazul wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Viteazul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viteazul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Viteazul is looking to pass into half guard but Rose pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rose is in guard.#REVR#
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Rose prevents Viteazul from getting back to his feet.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Viteazul is proving hard to escape from.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose wants to control from the top but Viteazul keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Viteazul drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut.
Viteazul is looking for a takedown.
Viteazul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Viteazul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.
Rose tries a body shot but Viteazul blocks it.
Viteazul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Viteazul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD2#
Viteazul has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Viteazul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Viteazul dives into Rose's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Viteazul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viteazul is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Viteazul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut.
Viteazul tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Viteazul prevents a body shot from Rose.
Viteazul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viteazul goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Viteazul tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Viteazul tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it. #CL2#
Viteazul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viteazul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viteazul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viteazul is breathing heavily.
Viteazul blocking some punches.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viteazul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Viteazul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Viteazul. #TD2#
Viteazul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rose is trying to keep an underhook but Viteazul manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rose manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Viteazul clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Viteazul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viteazul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viteazul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viteazul.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viteazul working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Viteazul advances to half guard.
Viteazul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viteazul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Viteazul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Viteazul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viteazul.
Viteazul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viteazul lands a nice short elbow.
Viteazul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viteazul thows a huge punch but Rose 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#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Viteazul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viteazul wants a takedown.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viteazul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Hannibal Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Viteazul lands a takedown into guard.
Viteazul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viteazul is controlling him.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mihai Viteazul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viteazul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Viteazul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Viteazul rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Viteazul avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Viteazul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Viteazul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Viteazul gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hannibal Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viteazul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viteazul with the ground and pound but Rose uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throwing strikes but missing.
Viteazul throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viteazul. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rose tries to keep at a distance but Viteazul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rose stops a takedown attempt from Viteazul.
Viteazul is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viteazul wants a takedown.
Mihai Viteazul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viteazul struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mihai Viteazul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hannibal Rose!
A relieved looking Hannibal Rose 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Rose lands a big head kick that sends Osana Ramirez tumbling to the mat! Rose takes a step backwards and waves Osana Ramirez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Osana Ramirez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Domingo Osana Ramirez has been cut.
Rose throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Osana Ramirez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Buzzard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Buzzard 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.#CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buzzard, pushing him back against the cage.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buzzard.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Buzzard presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buzzard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose looks winded!
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
A short left from Rose.
A right hand to the body from Buzzard.
Rose misses with some punches. #T1#
A short left from Buzzard.
Buzzard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buzzard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buzzard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard blocking some punches.
Buzzard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzzard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Buzzard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #ROC#
Rose is rocked!
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him?
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buzzard.
Buzzard stalls. #KD#
Buzzard drops Rose onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rose is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rose misses with some punches.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Buzzard on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Hannibal Rose's cut even more.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard. #KD#
Buzzard drops Rose onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rose is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buzzard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Buzzard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buzzard blocking some punches.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #T4#
Buzzard creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rose with a big uppercut! Rose tries to clinch up but Buzzard pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rose to the mat! Rose covers up and Buzzard unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sir Anthony Buzzard!
Sir Anthony Buzzard is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sir Anthony Buzzard thanked House of Valor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose throws a lazy head kick
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rose avoids the body shot from Locke.
Locke misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with some punches.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Rose looks winded!
Rose tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand. #T1#
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Locke. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.#CL#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke works on Rose's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Locke can pounce on him. #CL#
Rose tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Locke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Rose is rocked!
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Nice body punch from Locke. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Locke! Rose is out on his feet! Locke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rose is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rose is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Locke waved his t-shirt featuring King of Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Rurik misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rurik digs a good hook to Rose's body.
Rurik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rurik lands with a good body shot.
Rurik blocks a head kick by Rose.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rose throws a counter high kick but Rurik was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Rurik.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Rurik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rose's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rose moves out of range as Rurik strikes.
Rurik throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Rurik drops Rose with a beautiful combination! Rose stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rurik is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rose is rocked!
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Rurik.
Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose looks to land a combination but Rurik avoids it well.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Rurik.
Rose seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rurik.
Rurik takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rurik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rurik manages to circle out of the way.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Rurik pushes him off.
Rurik misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Rose lands a big head kick that sends Rurik tumbling to the mat! Rose takes a step backwards and waves Rurik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rurik is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Rurik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose wants to clinch up but Rurik keeps it at a distance.
Rurik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose cracks Rurik with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rurik falls to his knees and Rose 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Rose!
An out of breath Hannibal Rose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Dravezesdi moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dravezesdi throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rose throws a jab when Dravezesdi was well out of range.
Dravezesdi misses with a straight right.
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Dravezesdi misses the shot to the body.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dravezesdi's hands.
Dravezesdi misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Dravezesdi counters with a nice body shot.
Rose thumps Dravezesdi with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dravezesdi moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dravezesdi throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Dravezesdi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Dravezesdi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dravezesdi.
Nice defenses there by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Dravezesdi off the cage and back into range.
Dravezesdi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dravezesdi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Dravezesdi misses.
Dravezesdi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Dravezesdi ducks right into an uppercut from Rose.
Dravezesdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Dravezesdi ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rose.
Rose throws a jab when Dravezesdi was well out of range.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dravezesdi cracks Rose with a good jab.#T2#
Rose throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dravezesdi.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Dravezesdi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Dravezesdi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Dravezesdi slips the punch.
Dravezesdi avoids the body shot from Rose.
Dravezesdi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hannibal Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose slips a jab from Dravezesdi.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose cracks Dravezesdi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dravezesdi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose scores with the left hand. Dravezesdi knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose misses the jab.#T3#
Dravezesdi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose avoids the body shot from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Rose.
A counter left hand to the body from Dravezesdi misses its target.
Dravezesdi avoids the head kick by Rose.
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Dravezesdi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dravezesdi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dravezesdi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dravezesdi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rose cracks Dravezesdi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dravezesdi throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Dravezesdi misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Dravezesdi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Dravezesdi takes one to the side of the head.
Dravezesdi takes one to the side of the head.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose throws a big counter head kick but Dravezesdi avoids it with no problem.
Dravezesdi scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dravezesdi moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dravezesdi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Rose lands a big head kick that sends Dravezesdi tumbling to the mat! Rose takes a step backwards and waves Dravezesdi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dravezesdi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Dravezesdi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose defending well as Dravezesdi loads up on a big left hand.
Dravezesdi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose throws a fast counter high kick but Dravezesdi manages to duck under it in time.
Dravezesdi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose throws a low kick but Dravezesdi avoids it.
A big right from Rose misses.
We've been informed that Rose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Rose lands.
Hannibal Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dravezesdi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Jab by Rose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dravezesdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Dravezesdi ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dravezesdi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose throws a nice head kick!
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Dravezesdi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dravezesdi fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dravezesdi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Dravezesdi staying out of range there.
Dravezesdi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dravezesdi throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dravezesdi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dravezesdi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Dravezesdi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose misses with a hook. Dravezesdi ducked under it nicely.
Dravezesdi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dravezesdi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Dravezesdi throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dravezesdi misses with a hook.#T2#
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dravezesdi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dravezesdi misses with a body shot.
Rose throws a hook but Dravezesdi avoids it easily.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Dravezesdi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dravezesdi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dravezesdi lands in his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dravezesdi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Dravezesdi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dravezesdi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dravezesdi 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.
Rose wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rose has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dravezesdi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dravezesdi's guard! Nice work there by Rose! #T4##SUB#
Dravezesdi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rose rolls with it to try and escape but Dravezesdi cranks on the arm and Rose is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!

Event: WFC 11:Crusher vs Marston
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Rose throws a head kick that half lands.
Rose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rose scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Rose.
Rose dances in with a quick combination. Johnson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rose snaps Johnson's head back. Johnson stumbles backwards against the cage. Rose steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Johnson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Johnson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannibal Rose!
After winning the bout, Hannibal Rose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Rose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lance's head backwards.
Lance tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Lance has managed to clinch.
Lance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Lance 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.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lance jumps guard and drags Rose to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Rose stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rose looks to land a left hand but Lance moved out of range nicely.
Lance throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lance circles away quickly and effectively.
Lance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lance stuns Rose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Lance drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Lance blocking some punches.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Lance.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lance misses with the head strike.
Lance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose blocks a body shot from Lance.
Lance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Samwell Lance has been cut.#BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Lance uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose takes a swing at Lance's ribcage but misses.
Lance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lance throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Rose misses.
Lance tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lance takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Lance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose prevents a body shot from Lance.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Lance. #T3#
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Lance's head.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lance pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Lance improves position.
A short right from Lance on the inside.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lance lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Lance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lance rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lance is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lance. #T4#
Lance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Lance pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Rose's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Lance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lance.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lance digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Lance is working Rose over against the cage.
Lance pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lance.
Lance lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Lance pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lance presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samwell Lance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samwell Lance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lance moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lance staying out of range there.
Lance moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
Lance punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Lance.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Samwell Lance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rose.
Lance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Lance's ribcage. Lance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Lance throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose prevents a body shot from Lance. #T1#
Rose tries to break free but Lance pushes him back against the cage.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rose walks away with a smile on his face. Lance gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lance fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Lance clinches with his opponent.
Lance struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Lance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Lance fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Lance.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rose pushes Lance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Lance misses with the head strike. #T2#
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance misses with a punch to the body.
Lance blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Lance lands with a left to the head.
Rose tries to stall but Lance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lance gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Lance.
Lance has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Lance throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
A head punch on the inside from Lance fails to land.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose is trying to stall.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose. #T3#
Lance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Lance can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Rose.
Lance blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lance.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Lance tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lance tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lance is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lance working aggressively here.
Rose blocks a body shot from Lance. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose tries a body shot but Lance blocks it.
Rose trying to stall but Lance improves his position.
A hook to the body from Lance.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Lance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lance.
Lance struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Lance lands with a left to the head.
Lance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tries to stall but Lance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose tries to work over Lance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samwell Lance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samwell Lance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Rose scores with a four punch combination!
Lance throws a shot to the body.
Lance scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Lance takes the fight into the clinch.
Lance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Lance improves position.
Lance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lance on the inside.
Lance blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose cracks Lance with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lance falls to his knees and Rose 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 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Hannibal Rose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Valens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Valens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Valens controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control but Valens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Valens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valens throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely. #T3#
Valens is stalling in the full guard.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Valens prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Rose misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose! #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Rose.#TD#
Valens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valens prevents Rose from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Valens'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.
Rose is staying active underneath Valens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valens is taking a breather. Rose 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valens looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valens defends it well.
Rose throws a series of strikes that have Valens backpedaling. #TD#
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Valens shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
Valens content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Valens postures up.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valens wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valens stays in close to Rose's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose throws a series of punches but Valens avoids them all with ease.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Valens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valens trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Valens is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Valens is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valens working Rose over with strikes.
Valens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose trying to control but Valens postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Rose misses.
Valens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hannibal Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose 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.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens'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.
#R3#
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose jabs Valens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valens content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head. #T1#
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Rose wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Valens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Valens wants to free his trapped foot but Rose is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Valens.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Rose throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Valens feinted with a counter takedown.
Valens connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Hannibal Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Valens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valens is in Rose's guard.
Valens looking to pass the guard.
Valens postures up. #ES2#
Rose has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Valens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Valens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Valens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rose is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valens wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Valens advances nicely into full mount.
Valens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hannibal Rose just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Valens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valens moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose connects with the punch.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown. Rose fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose works on Valens's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Valens back against the cage.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Valens's takedown attempt.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Valens keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valens as Rose tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Rose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Valens lands a takedown into guard.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rose has Valens pulled in close to control his posture.
Rose wants to sweep here but Valens controlling him for the moment.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Rose controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose throws the left hand but Valens avoids the punch easily.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Valens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens working the ground and pound but Rose is defending the strikes. #T4#
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valens is putting a hurting on Rose here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valens staying calm.#SUB#
Valens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rose, who protects the arm well.
Valens controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Valens fails with the takedown
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens tries to advance to mount but Rose instead regains half guard.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valens manages to pass to mount!
Rose taking shots to the head.
Valens prevents Rose from getting the reversal.
Valens wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rose tries to hold on but Valens postures up.
Valens trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Valens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Valens's attempts to control the action.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Valens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Valens with good strikes from the mount here!
Valens controlling his opponent.
Rose is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Valens tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
Valens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hannibal Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valens lands a big shot there that rocks Rose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!

Hannibal Rose wins by unanimous decision! Hannibal Rose retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Hannibal Rose 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: DFC LV MAYHEM 22
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Lance tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown. Lance fights it but they end up in guard.
Lance pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
Rose is pushing down on Lance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lance is fighting to maintain full guard but Rose has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Rose decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lance tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Lance moves away and avoids it.
Rose misses with the combination.
Lance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL#
Lance has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Lance has him pressed against the cage.
Lance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lance lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lance.
A short left from Lance.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Lance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lance misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rose breaks the clinch.
Rose throws the left hand but Lance avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lance. That snapped Rose's head back.
Lance wants to clinch.
Lance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Lance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Lance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lance is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rose.
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!
Lance cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lance.
Lance misses with a looping left.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Lance is just out of range.
Lance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Lance ducks down to avoid it.
Lance seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lance wants to clinch.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose misses with a straight left.
A big left from Rose misses. #CL#
Lance closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Lance tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Lance back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lance. #BC#
Lance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Samwell Lance has been cut.
Lance misses with a wild body shot.
Lance takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lance tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lance moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Rose.
Lance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.#CL#
Lance forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.
Lance tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose looking to stall.
Rose misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lance - that landed with a thud.
Lance misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Lance.
Lance struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Lance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lance scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose lands a body punch.
Lance throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samwell Lance's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Rose drops Lance with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lance looks back up at him and smiles so Rose waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Lance is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Rose wobbles Lance with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rose dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lance to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose is the new middleweight champion!
Hannibal Rose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC LV SOT 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Rose takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meeks cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meeks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meeks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Meeks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meeks with a jab.
Rose tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Meeks.
Meeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meeks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Meeks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meeks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Meeks misses with a body punch
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meeks misses with a head kick.
Meeks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks. #T1#
Meeks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.
Rose walks into a jab.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meeks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Meeks.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rose cracks Meeks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Meeks misses with a body shot.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Meeks moved out of range.
Meeks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose misses the jab.
Meeks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Rose sizes up Meeks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meeks throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Meeks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range. #T3#
Meeks lands a glancing blow to the side of Rose's head.
Meeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meeks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meeks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meeks takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Meeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Meeks moved out of range.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Meeks slips the punch.
Meeks throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Hannibal Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Meeks moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meeks.
Meeks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Meeks defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Meeks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Meeks moved out of range.
Meeks moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose misses the jab.
Meeks throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Meeks misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Meeks.
Rose moves out of range as Meeks throws a body kick.
Rose is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Meeks ducks down to avoid it.
Meeks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Meeks moves out of range as Rose strikes.
It looked like Meeks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meeks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
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 Buzz Meeks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Meeks slips a straight right by Rose.
It looked like Meeks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meeks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meeks with a body shot.
Buzz Meeks is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose checks a low kick from Meeks.
Meeks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Meeks counters with a straight right hand.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rose.
Meeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Meeks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Meeks.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meeks.
Meeks throws a push kick but Rose slaps the foot to one side.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rose throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meeks moves out of range as Rose strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Meeks's head back.
Meeks misses with a body kick.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meeks lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Rose misses with a hook
and Meeks counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Meeks jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meeks momentarily.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Meeks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meeks.
Meeks scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks takes one to the side of the head.
Meeks connects with a jab.
Meeks lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Meeks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Meeks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Meeks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeks.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rose misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meeks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Meeks is out of range.
Meeks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Meeks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Meeks manages to break the clinch.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meeks counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rose tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meeks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Meeks is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meeks.
Meeks throws a solid leg kick but Rose takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meeks.
Rose scores with a jab. Meeks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meeks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose throws a right hand that misses
and Meeks counters with a straight right hand.
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 Buzz Meeks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Rose'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#
Meeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meeks cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose blocks a jab.
Meeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose counters with a one-two to the body.
Meeks scores with a kick to the body.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Meeks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Meeks.
Meeks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Meeks misses.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meeks misses with a double jab.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks lands a jab to the nose.
Rose throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range. #T1#
Meeks misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Meeks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meeks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meeks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Rose throws a hook but Meeks blocks it.
Good exchange - Meeks coming out on top.
Meeks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose lands with a hook. Meeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meeks. Meeks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Meeks is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks staying out of range there.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose looks to land a combination but Meeks avoids it well.
Meeks seems to have got his legs back now.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meeks.
Meeks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meeks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meeks scrambles back to his feet.
Meeks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Rose throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Meeks's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Rose dives in looking to finish as Meeks flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Rose's strikes! Rose is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Meeks's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Meeks was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Rose!
Hannibal Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Mayhem 16
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Rose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Rose digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Rose avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez looks winded!
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rose avoids it.#BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Carlos Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Rose.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Sanchez has been cut.#T2#
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Rose sends Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rose is motioning to the referee to let Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Rose is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sanchez flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez is out cold! Rose holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFC 4: Red Alert
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jouben looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jouben takes one on the button.#KD2#
Rose feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jouben sprawling to the canvas! Jouben rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rose finish him?! #ROC2#
Jouben is rocked!
Rose lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jouben off his feet! Jouben tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Rose!
An out of breath Hannibal Rose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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