Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Strawberry scores with a punch to the head.
Strawberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Strawberry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strawberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Strawberry blocks the body kick.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strawberry misses the shot to the body.
Rose throws a right hand that Strawberry ducks under and follows up with a left that Strawberry also avoids with ease.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Strawberry misses its intended target.
Strawberry's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strawberry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strawberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strawberry's half guard.
Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but Strawberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rose pushes past his half guard into mount!
Strawberry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rose pushes down on Strawberry's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strawberry looking to control. #SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rose passes Strawberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strawberry with the active half guard here but Rose passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Strawberry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rose slips a jab from Strawberry.
DJ Strawberry seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Rose scores with a takedown into Strawberry's guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strawberry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry looking to control.
Darryl Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Strawberry, not yet. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strawberry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Strawberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Rose looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry is breathing heavily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strawberry manages to avoid it.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose feinted with a counter takedown.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
Strawberry lands a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Strawberry swings for the body but Rose moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose.
Rose is staying tight to Strawberry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 Darryl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Strawberry. Those never looked like landing.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Strawberry avoids it well and moves away.
Strawberry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
Rose not doing much here.
Strawberry wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry gets full guard.#SUB2#
Strawberry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rose stacks Strawberry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rose!
Rose trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Strawberry is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strawberry is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Rose content to control rather than advance.
Rose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strawberry for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Rose wants to pass to mount but Strawberry is defending the position. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Strawberry.#T4##TD#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strawberry is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strawberry tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strawberry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rose is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Rose!
A pretty intense looking Darryl Rose took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.

Event: EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Rose misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garret enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garret manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garret is controlling Rose's posture.
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Garret is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
Garret managing to control the position.
Garret wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret is wriggling around but Rose manages to pass to half guard.
Rose is thwarting Garret's attempts to control the position.
Rose content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garret trying to control here.
Garret is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garret keeps working.
Garret is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
Rose trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Garret takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garret enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garret manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rose stops Garret from standing up.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garret swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garret wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garret keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garret not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garret is keeping the position for now.
Rose prevents Garret from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose!
Garret throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Rose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Garret is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garret can't do much from the bottom here.
Garret might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garret can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garret holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Garret is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rose is controlling him well.
Rose working away.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garret keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Garret's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garret is not content to let Rose control the position. #SUB#
Rose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garret is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Garret gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garret has control of Rose's left arm, preventing Rose from doing any damage.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garret keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Rose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret has Rose pulled in close to control his posture.
Rose trying to control but Garret is working from the bottom. #T1#
Garret wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Garret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clive Garret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garret misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Garret's guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Garret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garret wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Garret looking to control but Rose passes into half guard.
Garret keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Garret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Darryl Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rose is working for a kimura but Garret is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garret wants to get back to his feet.
Garret is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
Garret is trying to control but can't.
Rose is controlling the pace. #T3#
Garret is looking to escape.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garret can do to turn this around?
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Garret's guard.
Garret keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garret wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Garret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose is stalling in the full guard.
Rose stands and throws Garret's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garret is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Garret wants to get back to his feet but Rose is dominant here and he's now got Garret's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that second round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a series of strikes that have Garret backpedaling.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Darryl Rose is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Rose closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garret's guard.
Garret working a defensive guard here.
Garret pulls Rose in to control the position.
Garret wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret is controlling Rose's posture.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Garret keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garret's guard.
Rose is controlling the pace.
Garret is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
Garret is controlling Rose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garret is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rose scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garret wants to get back to his feet.
Clive Garret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose is pressing down on Garret's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garret is holding on for now.
Rose prevents Garret from standing back up.
Rose is keen to just control but Garret is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range. #TD#
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garret!
Garret is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Garret's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garret is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rose is controlling him well.
Garret is trying to control Rose's posture but Rose avoids it.
Rose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Garret is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rose asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garret keeps working.
Garret is pushing Rose's head away, looking to escape. Rose manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garret is not content to let Rose control the position.
Rose just content to control the position.
Rose working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right-left combo lands from Garret.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Garret misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Rose feints and as Garret raises his hands in defense, Rose changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Garret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose is really struggling to control Garret but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Garret is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rose trying to control but Garret is working from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: EFA 56 Trucks vs Murphy
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Mordino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Mordino on that attempt.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
No luck for Mordino with that takedown attempt.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Rose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mordino's head backwards.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Mordino's defenses.
Rose throws a series of punches but Mordino avoids them all with ease.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
Mordino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose lands a nice hook to Mordino's body. Mordino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Rose scores with the left hand. Mordino knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mordino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Mordino ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose thuds his right hand into Mordino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mordino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Rose.
Mordino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose counters with a left and a right that stings Mordino. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordino has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Nice shot by Rose.
Nice shot lands for Rose.
Jab from Rose.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Mordino looks to move away, Rose throws a big counter combo but Mordino just gets out of the way.
Rose cracks Mordino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Rose.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rose tests Mordino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darryl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mordino or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Rose lands a body shot.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mordino closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Mordino pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Mordino walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Rose.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mordino has time to react.
Mordino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mordino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mordino looks winded!
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Mordino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mordino somewhat.
Rose works Mordino's body with a nice hook.
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mordino's head.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
Mordino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darryl Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose lands a nice shot that snaps Mordino's head back.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mordino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mordino off to one side. #TD2#
Mordino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rose's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose pulls Mordino in close to his closed guard and prevents Mordino from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose looking to control.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Mordino is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mordino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rose has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose wants to stand but Mordino is controlling his posture from full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rose trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Mordino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose prevents Mordino from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
Mordino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mordino somewhat.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Mordino fails with the takedown.#T4#
Mordino shoots and misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Rose lands with an overhand left.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Mordino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Mordino takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Mordino shoots in.
Rose jabs Mordino right on the nose. Mordino blinks but takes it well.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Rose.
Rose with a hook.
Mordino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Mordino is rocked!
Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a one two combo.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose misses with a hook. Mordino ducked under it nicely.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordino can do to turn this around?
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt - Rose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mordino seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Mordino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mordino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Darryl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.#T1#
Rose throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordino.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Rose throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose scores with a jab. Mordino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mordino needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose throws a monster overhand right that drops Mordino! Rose follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kurita!
Kurita is looking to get back to his feet here but Rose is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kurita's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurita takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Rose has got one arm under Kurita's chin. This could be trouble... Kurita trying to control the other hand but Rose gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kurita has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Minobu Kurita stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sayonara'.

Event: EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose lands a jab.
Hicks tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.#TD2#
Rose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rose showed some decent athleticism there.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Hicks tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Hicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks is staying active underneath Rose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is looking to control Rose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
Rose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rose is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Rose is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but Hicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rose to get the leverage.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks manages to get to full guard.
Rose content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hicks has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks wants to control the position but Rose says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hicks is working away from the top position though.
Rose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rose is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rose trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up. #SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Rose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hicks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rose winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Rose.
Rose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Rose winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Rose drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.
Rose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
Hicks is staying active underneath Rose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Rose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
Hicks tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hicks tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rose preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hicks working a defensive guard here.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose works over Hicks with some ground and pound from guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Rose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rose is in close to Hicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Hicks is rocked!#T2#
Rose distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rose drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Rose off! Rose jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Rose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rose forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rose seems content to control.#SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Hicks has hold of Rose's hands but Rose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rose drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.
Rose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hicks trying to control but Rose postures up.
Rose lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hicks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rose jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Rose!
A determined Darryl Rose didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Rose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.#TD2#
Rose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rose chips away with some ground and pound.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rose stands and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rose stalls from top position.
Rose is chipping away with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Rose in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drake is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darryl Rose!
A determined Darryl Rose didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rose lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Damian Anderson has been cut.
Rose tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Rose lands a couple of digs.
Rose controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rose landing some decent shots from guard.
Rose controlling from the top position.
Rose cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rose postures up.
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rose passes into half guard.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Rose might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rose works his way into full mount! #T4#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Rose connects with a bit shot that sees Anderson covering up! More strikes from Rose and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rose is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: EFA 12 Carno vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Mordino dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mordino shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mordino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rose scores with a jab. Mordino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Mordino gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mordino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mordino wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Mordino seems content to control.#T1#
Mordino is stalling here. Rose is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mordino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rose has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mordino tries to bench press Rose off him but Rose keeps the position.
Rose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Mordino gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rose controlling the action here.
Mordino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rose controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mordino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mordino at a distance.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Mordino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mordino gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Mordino's defenses.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mordino.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Mordino is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Rose lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mordino - he's out on his feet here! Rose follows up with another monster hook that separates Mordino from consciousness! Mordino falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rose stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Rose tries to move into range but Cadillac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadillac clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cadillac lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Cadillac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws out a counter right but Cadillac avoids it with no problem.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cadillac lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Rose feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cadillac keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cadillac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard. #REVR##T1#
Cadillac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cadillac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cadillac tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Cadillac controlling from the top position.
Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cadillac controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose wants to stand but Cadillac is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cadillac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadillac controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cadillac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Cadillac lands with a hook. Rose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cadillac cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cadillac looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Cadillac swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadillac connects with a body shot.
Cadillac connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cadillac thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadillac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cadillac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadillac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cadillac gets caught napping as Rose dives in and scores a takedown. Cadillac manages to retain guard.
Cadillac pulls Rose in close to his closed guard and prevents Rose from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadillac is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cadillac is standing up over Rose. Rose looks to escape but Cadillac dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Cadillac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cadillac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadillac.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cadillac misses with a straight right.
Cadillac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadillac defends it well.
Rose goes for a double leg but Cadillac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cadillac continues to drive forward.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Cadillac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadillac throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
DJ Cadillac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cadillac counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rose!
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadillac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cadillac controlling the position. #T1#
Rose is looking to reverse the position.
Cadillac works to advance to full mount. Rose defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cadillac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Cadillac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rose trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cadillac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cadillac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cadillac controlling from the full mount.
Cadillac looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Cadillac controlling the pace for now.
Cadillac seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rose for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadillac continues to stall.
Rose is trying desperately to improve position.
Cadillac content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DJ Cadillac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadillac content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Cadillac dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Cadillac ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cadillac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadillac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cadillac just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadillac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Rose. Those never looked like landing.
Cadillac falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cadillac won't be happy with that.
Cadillac tries to buck Rose off but Rose is having none of it.
Rose working away.
Cadillac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadillac working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rose's thigh. Rose counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet. #T1#
Rose wants to control but Cadillac passes easily into half guard.
Rose is looking for a sweep. Cadillac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cadillac controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cadillac passes to full mount!
Rose tries to hold on but Cadillac postures up.
Rose manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cadillac slows the pace down in half guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rose being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose wants to stand but Cadillac is controlling the position.
Cadillac is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cadillac pushing down on Rose's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cadillac stalling.
Cadillac is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Cadillac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rose really wants to buck Cadillac off and get back to his feet.
Cadillac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darryl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Cadillac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cadillac!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Cole has been cut.
Cole looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Cole pushes Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rose drops Cole with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rose follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Rose!
A pretty intense looking Darryl Rose took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norden.
Rose swinging wildly here.
A big left from Rose misses.
Njord Norden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norden.
Norden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose unleashes a big counter combination but Norden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Norden moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose is trying to push Norden away but Norden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Norden manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Norden rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Norden breaks from the clinch.
Rose walks into a left hand. #T1#
Rose defending well as Norden loads up on a big left hand.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Norden lands with a nice body punch.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Norden.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose with the counter takedown but Norden avoids it easily.
Norden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norden misses with a body kick.
Rose lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norden throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norden.
Norden wants to clinch.#T2#
Norden stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
Norden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norden misses with a two punch combination.
Norden feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Norden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Norden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norden closes the distance but Rose moves to the side #TD2#
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Norden didn't expect that.
Rose stops Norden from standing up. #ES#
Norden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rose has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rose is working for takedown but Norden is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Norden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norden catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norden throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Norden.#T4#
Norden connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Norden. #CL#
Norden moves into the clinch.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #BC#
Norden manages to break the clinch.
Norden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norden slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norden scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Rose is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Njord Norden dominated that round.
That's time! Norden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norden pounces like a tiger and cracks Rose with a vicious hook! Rose is down but not out! Norden follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Njord Norden!
A victorious Njord Norden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Rose defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Rose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barnes clinches.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Barnes digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #T2#
Rose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rose is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.#T3#
Barnes misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rose'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.#T4#
Barnes wants to control but Rose passes easily into half guard.
Barnes won't allow Rose to pass to mount.
Rose prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Rose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Barnes has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Rose working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Rose looking to stall.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body punch. #T3#
Barnes is working Rose over against the cage.
Rose is looking for a takedown.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Rose is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #T4#
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Barnes misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes knocks out Rose with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barnes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barnes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colby Barnes thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beddoe's waist but Beddoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Beddoe swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Beddoe kicks Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddoe throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beddoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Beddoe is looking to get back to is feet but Rose passes into side control.
Beddoe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rose is staying tight to Beddoe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet but Rose is dominant here and he's now got Beddoe's back!#T1#
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but Rose has full control of the position and if anything, Beddoe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose has good solid back control here.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Rose.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
I would not like to be Beddoe right now.
Let's hope that Rose has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beddoe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rose.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
Rose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Rose with the counter takedown but Beddoe avoids it easily.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Beddoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beddoe misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddoe but Beddoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rose tries for a takedown but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddoe but Beddoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Philo Beddoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beddoe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Rose tries to move to mount but Beddoe blocks the move with his legs.
Beddoe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but Rose has full control of the position and if anything, Beddoe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rose has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beddoe's body.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose throwing damaging strikes from the back! Beddoe could be in trouble here!
Rose biding his time, controlling Beddoe. #ES#
Beddoe is trying to shake Rose off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rose won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddoe misses the target.
Beddoe swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Beddoe connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beddoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Rose not doing much here.
Beddoe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beddoe tries to get out of the position.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beddoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beddoe lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Beddoe wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose stays in close to Beddoe's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddoe as he connects with a hook.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philo Beddoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose shoots and misses
and Beddoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose dives in and grabs Beddoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Philo Beddoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beddoe lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
Beddoe scores with the left hand. Rose knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Beddoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beddoe!
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Rose trying to control the position but Beddoe is working away.
Rose prevents Beddoe from escaping the position.
Rose is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Beddoe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rose is controlling him well.#T2#
Rose controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beddoe is looking to get back to his feet here but Rose is keeping cool and he's managed to take Beddoe's back.
Rose trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beddoe doesn't escape.
Beddoe is trying to stand back up. #T3#
What can Beddoe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
Rose controls the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Rose.
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Philo Beddoe.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
A very excited looking Darryl Rose rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Philo Beddoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Tiernan misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
Rose thows a huge punch but Tiernan dodges it nicely.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Tiernan is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Dave Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Rose with the counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it easily.
Tiernan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position. #T2#
Tiernan looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiernan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Rose throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Tiernan throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Rose stops Tiernan from getting back to his feet.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Tiernan is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tiernan wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose controlling from mount.
Tiernan can't escape the position.
Tiernan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rose content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dave Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Rose defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the body
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Tiernan wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tiernan trying to control the position here.
Tiernan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiernan moves to clinch but Rose breaks away #TD2#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##ES#
Tiernan kicks Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Tiernan thows a leg kick but Rose checks it #TD2#
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Tiernan didn't expect that.
Tiernan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darryl Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
Tiernan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Tiernan tries to sprawl but Rose drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Rose is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Tiernan is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is taking a breather. Tiernan 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiernan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rose stands up over Tiernan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##ES#
Tiernan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rose scores with the left hand. Tiernan knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiernan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiernan misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rose wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position.
Tiernan being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dave Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose pushes down on Tiernan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tiernan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TGC 11: Nobrainer vs Lang
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Rose slips under a jab from Shelf.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Rose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shelf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rose works to advance to full mount. Shelf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shelf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rose controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelf tries to hold on but Rose postures up.
Shelf tries to reverse the position but Rose maintains control.#T1#
Shelf gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shelf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shelf actively working from the bottom here.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES2#
Shelf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rose is on him like a limpet, forcing Shelf back against the cage.#BC2#
Shelf breaks the clinch.
Shelf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose feinted with a counter takedown.
Rose tests Shelf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shelf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Rose thuds his right hand into Shelf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rose prevents Shelf from standing back up.
Shelf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Shelf looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shelf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose stays in close to Shelf's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Shelf is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose passes Shelf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelf is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Top Shelf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rose looks for a takedown but Shelf sprawls well.
Shelf unleashes a big counter combination but Rose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shelf leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darryl Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shelf lands with a cross.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose throws a combination. Shelf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shelf stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose staying out of range there.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Shelf counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
Shelf throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Shelf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelf avoids the body shot from Rose.
Top Shelf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shelf blocks a jab.#TD#
Rose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shelf is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rose controlling the position from side mount.
Shelf prevents Rose from improving position.
Rose controlling the position. #T2#
Rose'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.
Shelf is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Shelf is looking for a sweep.
Rose grinds an elbow into Shelf's temple.
Rose is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shelf's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Shelf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rose is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#ES2#
Shelf bucks Rose off and manages to get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Shelf, which made it look bad.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Shelf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rose is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shelf working for submissions but it's allowed Rose to get to half guard.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shelf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shelf wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shelf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shelf looking for submissions off his back.
Shelf wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Top Shelf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Shelf, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Shelf against the cage but Shelf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shelf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shelf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Rose looking to score a takedown here. Shelf is defending well but Rose drives through and ends up in Shelf's guard.#SUB2#
Shelf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shelf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Shelf's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose controlling from the top position.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Shelf.#T1#
Rose is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shelf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rose passes into side control.
Shelf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shelf being controlled for a moment.
Shelf is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rose asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shelf is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rose asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shelf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rose off and has taken his back!
Rose is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Rose wants to escape the position.
Top Shelf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Shelf controlling from the back.
Rose is really stuck here. #SU2#
What's going on here? Shelf has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Rose looks to throw the jab but Shelf is out of range.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shelf as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shelf quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Shelf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Shelf is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Shelf wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shelf is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose not doing much here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Shelf!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Top Shelf made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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