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Event:
GPG 35
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Ibrance.
Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ibrance works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibrance tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibrance tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Ibrance gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibrance presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rollins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibrance after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rollins.
Ibrance tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibrance is defending well.#T1#
Ibrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ibrance.
Ibrance misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins has Ibrance pressed against the cage.
Rollins taking a breather.#TD#
Rollins tightens his grip and picks Ibrance up, before dumping him to the ground. Ibrance manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rollins drops back looking for a leg! Ibrance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrance manages to kick Rollins off! Rollins jumps back into Ibrance's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ibrance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Ibrance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ibrance tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position. #SUB#
Rollins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrance, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibrance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibrance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rollins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibrance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ibrance regains half guard.
Ibrance felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibrance is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rollins wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibrance is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rollins is thwarting Ibrance's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rollins wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibrance is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrance moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Rollins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rollins trying to mount his opponent but Ibrance defends it. #SUB#
Rollins wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibrance is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrance is defending well.
#SUB#
Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibrance can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rollins being controlled here momentarily.
Ibrance looking to control.
#SUB#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibrance controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. #SUB#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Ibrance is keeping the position.
Ibrance trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibrance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibrance getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rollins blocks a jab.
Ibrance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins is looking to counter punch.
Ibrance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibrance.
Rollins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palbociclib Ibrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ibrance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibrance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibrance looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Rollins moves out of range as Ibrance strikes.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibrance throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Rollins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibrance's guard.
Ibrance is trying to keep Rollins in close.
#SUB#
Rollins drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rollins seems to have locked his on tight now - Ibrance screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rollins, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Henry Rollins!
After the fight, Henry Rollins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rollins did well to prevent Shifter getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rollins!
Rollins has given up his back. Will we see Shifter going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Shifter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rollins is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shifter is persistently looking for the submission but Rollins is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Shifter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rollins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shifter's arms. #SUB2#
Shifter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rollins is in real trouble here. Shifter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rollins is tapping out! Shifter wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Shifter!
Our winner, Andy Shifter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Henry Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
PFF 26 Gagnon Vs Nurmy
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rollins wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Celbuir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Celbuir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Celbuir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Celbuir sizes up Rollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rollins moves forwards but Celbuir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Celbuir swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Celbuir sprawls well.
Celbuir swinging wildly here.
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!
Rollins darts in looking for a takedown but Celbuir gets double underhooks and turns Rollins into the cage.
Kord Celbuir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Celbuir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kord Celbuir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Rollins moves into range and clinches up with Celbuir.#BC#
Celbuir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rollins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Celbuir defends well and Rollins ends up having to push Celbuir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Celbuir's waist but Celbuir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rollins off to one side. #CL2#
Rollins pushes Celbuir up against the cage in a clinch.
Celbuir is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Celbuir down to the mat. Celbuir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Celbuir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Celbuir moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Celbuir.
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!
Rollins moves away from the strike by Celbuir.
Celbuir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Celbuir to the mat! Celbuir manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Celbuir is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Celbuir is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Celbuir wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celbuir wants to get back to his feet but Rollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Celbuir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollins on the ground.#SUB2#
Rollins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Celbuir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Celbuir has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rollins working for a triangle but Celbuir defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rollins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Celbuir rolls with it to try and escape but Rollins cranks on the arm and Celbuir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Rollins!
After the fight, Henry Rollins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 81: Pandora
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Rollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lawson to the ground. Rollins is now in Lawson's guard.#ES2#
Lawson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rollins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lawson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Lawson.
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Rollins has picked Lawson up - he's going for a ride! Rollins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rollins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rollins moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Rollins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lawson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rollins yanks on the arm and Lawson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rollins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Rollins!
A less than humble Henry Rollins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rollins blocks a jab.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Niedzwiedzki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rollins fails with the takedown.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niedzwiedzki defends it nicely.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.
Niedzwiedzki scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niedzwiedzki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rollins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Niedzwiedzki wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Niedzwiedzki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niedzwiedzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Niedzwiedzki. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niedzwiedzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rollins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rollins looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Niedzwiedzki. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niedzwiedzki!
#CUT#
It looks like Henry Rollins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a wild combination.
Niedzwiedzki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Niedzwiedzki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niedzwiedzki as he avoids it easily.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.#ES#
Niedzwiedzki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki is working Rollins over against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki throws an elbow but misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short shot to the head.
Niedzwiedzki is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Niedzwiedzki. #T3#
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Good body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzki throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Niedzwiedzki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzki fails to land.
Niedzwiedzki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Niedzwiedzki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rollins's brow.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rollins avoids it.
Rollins is trying to drag Niedzwiedzki to the mat but Niedzwiedzki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Niedzwiedzki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Niedzwiedzki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rollins lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Niedzwiedzki instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzki throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzki lands an uppercut.
Rollins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
Niedzwiedzki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rollins is breathing heavily.#T1#
Niedzwiedzki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki lands a left hand.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside that Rollins shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice elbow.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a light punch inside.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Niedzwiedzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollins is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right hand.
Niedzwiedzki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Niedzwiedzki.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Rollins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzki fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Niedzwiedzki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Niedzwiedzki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niedzwiedzki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Niedzwiedzki digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Niedzwiedzki lands a big head kick that sends Rollins to the canvas! Niedzwiedzki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Henry Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loser tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loser to the ground. Loser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Loser misses the target.
Loser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Loser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Loser misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Loser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loser wants it to stay on the feet.
Johny Loser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.#TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Loser looking for a sweep. Not yet Loser, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Loser working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loser trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rollins drops back looking for a leg! Loser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loser manages to kick Rollins off! Rollins jumps back into Loser's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loser struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rollins is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Loser looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rollins gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Loser is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rollins lets go of the hold and Loser can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Rollins!
A very excited looking Henry Rollins 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.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 63: Faraon
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Clavet throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into half 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.#SUB2#
Rollins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clavet defend it? Rollins steps over the head and cranks it - Clavet is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rollins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Rollins!
Henry Rollins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Rollins's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Rollins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
Diaz trying to hold on to Rollins's head to control him but Rollins postures up.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Rollins is controlling the position.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rollins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Rollins 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 Diaz!
Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz prevents Rollins from improving his position.#SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head. #SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins throws a lazy body kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with the left hand. Rollins knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz lands a jab.
Rollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Diaz works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
Diaz 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.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Diaz scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rollins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
Diaz clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rollins misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Rollins
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Rollins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz jabs at Rollins's body.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Diaz stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Rollins walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!
Nice shot by Diaz.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz scores with a one two! Rollins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges. #T3#
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. #T4#
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Henry Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins wants to clinch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henry Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Niko Diaz thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Henry Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 37: Death
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollins feints and as McKenna raises his hands in defense, Rollins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKenna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
McKenna wants to get back to his feet but Rollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rollins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McKenna is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McKenna has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McKenna working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a triangle but McKenna pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKenna controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McKenna cracks Rollins with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKenna passes into side control.
McKenna connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rollins some visible discomfort.
Rollins is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
McKenna landing strikes.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
McKenna taking a breather here.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McKenna creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McKenna lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McKenna creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rollins sneaks back into half guard.
McKenna winds up and cracks Rollins with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
McKenna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
McKenna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rollins has hold of McKenna's hands but McKenna slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
McKenna is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKenna scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins taking some punishment here, with McKenna in his half guard.
McKenna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McKenna there.
McKenna drops an elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
McKenna slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
McKenna trying to control the pace. #T3#
McKenna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKenna not doing much here.
McKenna is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKenna connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna winds up and cracks Rollins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKenna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McKenna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rollins wants to improve his position but McKenna is controlling well.
We've been informed that Rollins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Rollins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McKenna pushes past his half guard into mount!
McKenna with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
McKenna lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Rollins looks winded!
McKenna is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rollins goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for McKenna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert McKenna!
Robert McKenna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Henry Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graves tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graves to the ground. Graves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Rollins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well. #SUB#
Rollins seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Graves is concentrating on defense, preventing Rollins from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rollins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graves can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rollins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rollins wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Graves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rollins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Graves gets full guard.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Rollins won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
Rollins has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Graves with a nice head shot there.
Graves chips away with some ground and pound.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #T4#
Rollins has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves cracks Rollins with a solid left hand.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.#SUB#
Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Graves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Graves lands a big head kick that sends Rollins tumbling to the mat! Graves takes a step backwards and waves Rollins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Rollins has been cut.
Graves throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Graves feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Rollins collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Graves!
In defeat, Henry Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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