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Event:
UVC 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossback shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Rossback to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rossback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
Rossback throws a shot to the body.
George is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossback throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
Rossback lands a nice shot that snaps George's head back.
Rossback misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossback misses with a wild body shot.
Rossback's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rossback duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossback throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.
George dodges the punch combination from Rossback.
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossback.#T1#
Rossback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George lands with a cross.
Rossback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George.
Drew Rossback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossback misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossback misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
Rossback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Rossback avoids the body shot from George.
Rossback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossback throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossback's head backwards.
George lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Rossback scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A punch combination from Rossback misses.
George catches Rossback with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rossback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by George.
Rossback misses with a body kick.
Rossback throws a combination. George tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
George lunges at Rossback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossback's hand.
A jab from Rossback misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
Rossback misses with a wild combination.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossback throws a hook but George blocks it.
Rossback sets himself, and George steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossback avoids it this time.
Rossback looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossback on the side of the head.
George throws a hook but Rossback avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rossback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossback.
#T3#
George connects with a body shot.
Rossback digs a good hook to George's body.
Rossback throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it.
George throws a counter combo.
Rossback throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossback connects with a looping right hand.
Rossback stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossback misses with a combination
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George misses with an uppercut.
Rossback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but George is out of range.
Rossback is looking to wear down George with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossback throws a body shot but no joy.
George throws a lazy right hand but Rossback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George thuds his right hand into Rossback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Rossback jabs at George's body.
Rossback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossback fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossback is breathing heavily.
Rossback looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossback misses with a body shot.
George throws a counter combo.
Rossback is working the combinations to good effect here.
George misses with a body shot.
Rossback rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossback at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
George misses with a hook. Rossback ducked under it nicely.
Rossback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
Rossback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
Rossback tries to bum rush George with a series of wild strikes but George uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossback throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and George counters with a one-two to the body.
George connects with a body shot that sends Rossback's belly button to the back.
Rossback scores with a jab to the head.
Rossback falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossback in his tracks.
Rossback throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and George counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by George.
Rossback wants to break the clinch but can't.
George is trying to pull guard but Rossback turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George thuds a left hand into Rossback's body.#T1#
Rossback misses with a few strikes there.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Rossback.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossback throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George stalks Rossback and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rossback's face. Rossback staggers backwards, shaken.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Rossback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
George darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossback moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossback misses with the combination.
Rossback closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossback lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossback scores with a nice right hand.
George digs a good hook to Rossback's body.
Rossback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossback lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Rossback misses.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
Rossback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
Rossback throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
Rossback moves out of range as George strikes.
Rossback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drew Rossback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossback throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
Rossback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
George lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossback ducks right into an uppercut from George.
Rossback throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
George uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Rossback. Those never looked like landing.
Rossback misses with a double jab
and George counters with a straight right hand.
Rossback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
Rossback throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
George throws a series of punches but Rossback avoids them all with ease.
Rossback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
Rossback throws a quick counter head kick but George was just out of range.
George lands with a cross.
Rossback misses with a right hand
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossback misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like George was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossback throws out a loose jab but George uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rossback cracks George with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George misses with an uppercut. Rossback saw that one coming.
Rossback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossback throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rossback misses its intended target.
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossback.
As George looks to move away, Rossback throws a big counter combo but George just gets out of the way.
George cracks a nice hook into Rossback's ribs.
George throws a jab when Rossback was well out of range.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossback misses with a kick to the body
and George counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
George checks a leg kick.
A combination from Rossback does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon George will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
George tests Rossback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossback looks to land a body kick but George moved away.
A swing and a miss from Rossback.
Rossback misses with a body shot.
George is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rossback with a body shot.
George throws a looping overhand right but Rossback ducks down to avoid it.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossback misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - George coming out on top.
Rossback looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drew Rossback is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George tries to move into range but Rossback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossback throws a left and a right that both miss
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossback swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as George lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rossback doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Rossback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossback misses with a combination
and George counters with a nice body shot.
Rossback throws a big shot that misses.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossback on the side of the head.
Rossback slips a straight right by George.
A slow jab from Rossback misses its intended target.
George misses the jab.
George takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossback.
George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.#T2#
George clobbers Rossback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rossback missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George misses with a looping left.
Rossback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
George jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossback throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
George throws out a counter right but Rossback avoids it with no problem.
Rossback throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
George slips a jab and a cross from Rossback.
George thuds his right hand into Rossback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George throws a shot to the body.
Rossback misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Rossback's head back.
George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossback is just out of range.#T3#
George misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Rossback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Rossback's shoulder, as Rossback tries to avoid the shot.
George missing with a left hand there. Rossback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for George.
George slips a jab and a cross from Rossback.
Rossback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George ducks under a wild hook from Rossback.
George takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossback.
Rossback throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
Rossback throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
Rossback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
George feints a jab promting Rossback to slip. George then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rossback slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
George misses with a straight left.
Rossback looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
George lands a jab to Rossback's midsection.
Rossback swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George throws out a loose jab but Rossback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossback looks to throw a body kick
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George lands a really nice looking cross but Rossback seems unphased.
George misses with an uppercut.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rossback. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
Nice body punch from George.
Rossback throws a sloppy head kick
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think George 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon George!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon George waved his t-shirt featuring Green Machine Nutritional Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UVC 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Rossback throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rossback is in Garcia's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rossback's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rossback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Rossback postures up.
Rossback is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rossback stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia has his foot on Rossback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossback works his way back into a safe position though.
Rossback with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Rossback from controlling successfully.
Rossback throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rossback postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rossback works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossback scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Rossback working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Rossback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rossback might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossback is aware though and is defending well.
Rossback throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Rossback fails with the takedown.#T3#
Rossback wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossback connects with a jab.#TD#
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Rossback shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rossback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Rossback's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Rossback preventing the sweep.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossback. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rossback trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.#T4#
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Rossback slips an elbow through the middle.
Rossback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia working a defensive guard but Rossback passes into half guard.
Rossback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rossback gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rossback scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rossback lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossback.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Rossback persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Rossback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rossback somewhat.
A jab from Rossback misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rossback's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossback but Rossback pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossback avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Garcia tries to clinch but Rossback is having none of it.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Rossback moves out of range easily.
Rossback jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Rossback closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Rossback trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossback working some strikes from top position.#T2##SU#
Rossback gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossback sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossback shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rossback!
Nice shot lands for Rossback.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Rossback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Rossback gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Rossback slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Rossback is looking to counter punch.
Rossback stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Rossback dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Rossback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rossback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossback fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Rossback manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Rossback isn't so interested in that idea.
Rossback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia wants to control but Rossback passes easily into half guard.
Rossback missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Rossback stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Rossback missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossback lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rossback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rossback scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rossback sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Rossback scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Rossback.
Rossback dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Rossback's head and hops out.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drew Rossback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossback lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drew Rossback is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossback just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rossback lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Rossback lands with a good body shot.
Rossback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rossback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossback throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Rossback works the jab nicely.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossback as he jumps to the side.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossback misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Rossback shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Rossback gets a double leg takedown into Garcia's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossback controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rossback stops Garcia from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rossback accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Rossback stands up from Garcia's guard - Rossback perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossback swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Rossback closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rossback lands in his opponent's guard.
Rossback has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rossback chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rossback tries to pass.
Rossback with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Garcia is working an open guard so Rossback takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Good shot there by Rossback.
A right-left combo lands from Rossback.
Rossback throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.#T4#
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Rossback pushes him off.
Rossback thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Rossback.
Drew Rossback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Garcia.
Rossback throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Rossback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rossback stuffs the takedown.
Rossback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossback defends it nicely.
Rossback scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Rossback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossback 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Rossback!
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Event:
DFN#15 Peukalo vs Mitchell
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks throws a series of punches but Rossback avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Rossback's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Banks misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossback. That's going to slow Banks down.
Rossback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks throwing a counter right hand but Rossback manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rossback - the referee stops the clock and Banks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rossback. Banks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rossback takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Drew Rossback has been cut.
Rossback takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banks works over Rossback's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Rossback is out of range.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossback's head backwards.
Rossback feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Rossback then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
A jab from Banks misses.
Rossback misses with an uppercut.
Rossback closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Rossback pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks cracks Rossback with an open hand slap.
Rossback lands with an overhand left.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Rossback.
#T1#
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rossback back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Rossback is rocked!
Banks throws a monster overhand right that drops Rossback! Banks follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
Marshall Banks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossback rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Iron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Rossback.
Good standup being displayed there by Rossback as he connects with a hook.
Rossback bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron's head backwards.
Rossback 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.#TD2#
Rossback shoots in and bounces Iron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Iron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Iron.
#BC#
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Iron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drew Rossback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossback misses with a kick to the body
and Iron counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Drew Rossback has been cut.
Rossback misses with a right hand #KD#
and Iron counters with a left hand that sends Rossback to the canvas! #ROC#
Rossback is rocked!#SU#
Iron stands and steps away. Rossback gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rossback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron.#T1#
Rossback moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rossback fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iron throws a hook to the side of Rossback's head but Rossback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossback.
As Iron backs off Rossback throws a huge counter combo but Iron manages to avoid it all.
Iron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossback moves away.
Rossback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Rossback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iron at a distance.
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossback.
Rossback throws a looping overhand right but Iron ducks down to avoid it.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Rossback misses with a double jab.
Rossback scores with a one two! Iron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD#
Iron sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rossback to the ground! Iron dives into full mount looking to finish!
Rossback is still in real trouble! Can Iron finish him?
Iron postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rossback badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Iron around the waist but Iron pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Iron is the winner by TKO! Iron jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Iron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossback looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner throws a combination that misses
letting Rossback counter with a right hand.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Rossback clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rossback's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rossback just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner takes a swing at Rossback's ribcage but misses.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rossback has Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossback takes a shot to the head.
Rossback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossback creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rossback pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Rossback comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rossback tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Rossback is looking to break free of the clinch but Wagner has double underhooks.
Rossback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wagner landing knees to the body.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossback backwards.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rossback.
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossback.
Rossback is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossback lands an uppercut.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossbacks head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossback pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rossback pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rossback pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rossback looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner misses with a hook. Rossback ducked under it nicely.
Rossback tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossback tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustin Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
Rossback tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossback.
Rossback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossback on the side of the head.
Wagner swings for the body but Rossback moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rossback was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossback moves away.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Rossback slips the punch.
Rossback wants to clinch.
Rossback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dustin Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rossback moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossback.
Rossback appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wagner clobbers Rossback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wagner throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rossback counter with a right hand.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Rossback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossback manages to avoid it.
Wagner looks winded!
Rossback throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossback avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rossback with a body shot.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossback manages to avoid it.
It looked like Rossback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wagner.
Rossback tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
#TD#
Rossback looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner taking some punishment here, with Rossback in his half guard.
Rossback missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossback moves into full mount! Wagner won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Wagner dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Rossback drives through with a takedown into Wagner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Rossback is proving a slippery customer.
Rossback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rossback missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wagner slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Wagner stands up and beckons Rossback to join him on the feet.
Drew Rossback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Rossback counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossback manages to avoid it.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Rossback tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossback catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossback.
Rossback moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.#TD#
Rossback scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rossback lands some shots froms side control.
Rossback working away.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossback. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wagner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossback in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rossback working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rossback misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Rossback thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rossback working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wagner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rossback has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wagner is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Wagner tries to improve position but can't.
Rossback scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES2#
Wagner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Rossback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Rossback has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rossback just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wagner as Rossback tries to tie him up.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike from Rossback.
Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossbacks head. #BC2#
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Wagner tries to bum rush Rossback with a series of wild strikes but Rossback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossback dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
#T4#
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Wagner gets caught napping as Rossback dives in and scores a takedown. Wagner manages to retain guard.
Wagner is looking to stand back up but Rossback counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wagner.
Drew Rossback overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Rossback drops an elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Rossback working Wagner over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rossback.
Rossback has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rossback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rossback throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rossback looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rossback is trying to control. Wagner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagner scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wagner misses with a double jab
enabling Rossback to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rossback tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Rossback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustin Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossback tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossback is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Rossback tries to clinch up.
Wagner tries to bum rush Rossback with a series of wild strikes but Rossback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossback scoring well with a low kick there.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner throws a counter combo.
Wagner throws the left hand but Rossback avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner unleashes a big counter combination but Rossback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rossback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rossback lands a head kick!
Rossback tries to clinch up.
Rossback shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagner defends it nicely.
Rossback tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossback shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Rossback keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Rossback moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rossback. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Rossback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Rossback wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Rossback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossback has a takedown stuffed.
Wagner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossback tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rossback counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Rossback throwing a counter right hand but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Rossback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Rossback takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossback doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossback.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossback.#T3#
Rossback wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Rossback is looking to clinch.
Rossback doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
#TD#
Rossback scores with a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Wagner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wagner has momentary wrist control but Rossback slips an elbow through the middle.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Rossback is working Wagner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner working a defensive guard but Rossback passes into half guard.
Rossback scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Wagner trying to hold on to Rossback's head to control him but Rossback postures up.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rossback.
Rossback passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wagner!
Rossback working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rossback with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner wants to control but Rossback is having none of it.
Rossback landing strikes from the mount and Wagner is in trouble!
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 Drew Rossback.
I think Rossback 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Rossback!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rossback somewhat.
Rossback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.#CL#
Rossback takes the fight into the clinch.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossback won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rossback wants to take the fight to the mat but Viki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Rossback is controlling him.#T1#
Rossback tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossback.#BC#
Rossback breaks from the clinch.
Miki Viki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossback momentarily.
Rossback fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Viki.
Rossback misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossback defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Viki throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rossback. #T2#
Viki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossback takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Rossback closes the distance and clinches.
Rossback slows down the pace here.
Rossback is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossback goes for a takedown attempt but Viki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL#
Viki tries to keep at a distance but Rossback has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rossback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viki misses with a two punch combination.
Rossback seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossback avoids the body shot from Viki.
Rossback misses with a takedown
and Rossback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Viki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossback.
Rossback slips a straight right by Viki.
Viki misses with a hook. Rossback ducked under it nicely.
Viki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossback dives in for a single leg takedown but Viki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
Rossback throws a head kick that misses.
Viki throws an overhand right that lands on Rossback's shoulder, as Rossback tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Rossback darts in and clinches Viki up against the cage.
Viki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viki tries to break free but Rossback pushes him back against the cage.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.
Viki is trying to push Rossback away but Rossback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Viki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Viki lands a jab to the head.
Rossback wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viki checks a leg kick.
Rossback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossback lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Rossback closes the distance and clinches.
Rossback prevents Viki from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rossback manages to break the clinch.
Rossback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drew Rossback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Viki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossback circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Viki as Rossback shoots in.
Rossback scores with a jab to the body.
Viki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Rossback looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viki!#ES2#
Viki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossback moves away.
Rossback doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossback lands a head kick!
Rossback darts in trying to clinch
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rossback throws a front kick aimed at Viki's knee but Viki avoids it well.
It seemed like Viki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossback has his takedown stuffed
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viki!
Rossback blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Viki.
Viki stuffs the takedown.
Viki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossback shoots in for a takedown but Viki shows good takedown defense.
Viki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossback has time to react.#T3#
Viki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viki lunges at Rossback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossback's hand.
Viki thuds a left hand into Rossback's body.
A punch lands to the side of Rossback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossback will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miki Viki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viki throws a hook to the side of Rossback's head but Rossback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viki clobbers Rossback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rossback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viki lands with a straight right. Rossback didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viki.
Rossback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossback is defended easily by Viki.
Viki blocks a head kick by Rossback.
No joy there for Viki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossback shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viki defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Viki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rossback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossback moves out of range of the strikes.
As Viki tries to get set, Rossback tries to push him back and clinch up but Viki manages to avoid the attempt.
Viki clobbers Rossback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossback looks for a takedown but Viki sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback has his takedown stuffed
and Viki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossback with a poor takedown
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossback manages to avoid it.
Viki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossback wants to clinch.
As Rossback backs off Viki throws a huge counter combo but Rossback manages to avoid it all.
Viki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossback's head.
Rossback fails with a takedown attempt.
Viki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Rossback. Beautiful body shot.
Viki throws a one two combo.
Viki scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Viki coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki misses the jab.
Rossback tries to clinch
enabling Viki to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Rossback clinches.
Viki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##TD#
Rossback pulls Viki into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossback has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viki has managed to get both his arms back between Rossback's legs - danger averted.
Rossback trying to keep a closed guard but Viki is proving a slippery customer.
Rossback pulls Viki in close to his closed guard and prevents Viki from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4##SUB#
Rossback has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Viki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rossback fails to land with a series of punches.
Viki thuds his right hand into Rossback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew Rossback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Rossback shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Viki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miki Viki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viki 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miki Viki!
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