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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roundtree in his tracks.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.#ROC#
Roundtree is rocked!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roundtree is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Roundtree seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roundtree fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guido Rossi!
A very excited looking Guido Rossi 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:
Chaos FC 10
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Roundtree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roundtree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roundtree fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amur avoids it really well and circles away.
Amur is looking to counter punch.
Amur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roundtree with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khai Amur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Roundtree.
Amur's corner calls for a 1-2. Amur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roundtree tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amur counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roundtree fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amur avoids it really well and circles away.
Roundtree walks into a stiff left hand from Amur.#T1#
Amur throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Roundtree has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roundtree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amur prevents it.
Amur is trying to push Roundtree away but Roundtree has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roundtree 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roundtree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roundtree momentarily.
Amur lands the left hand.
Amur cracks Roundtree with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Roundtree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roundtree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amur.
Amur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Roundtree misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roundtree doesn't seem bothered though.
Roundtree has a takedown stuffed.
Amur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roundtree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roundtree shoots in and drives through. Amur sprawls well.
Amur's corner calls for a 1-2. Amur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amur throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Amur scores with the left hand. Roundtree knows he should have avoided that one.
Amur connects with the punch.
Amur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roundtree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amur cracks Roundtree with a good jab.
Amur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Amur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roundtree momentarily.
Amur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amur misses with a hook.
Amur lands a glancing blow to the side of Roundtree's head.
A shot to the liver by Amur. Beautiful body shot.
Amur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roundtree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Amur connects with a body shot.
Amur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amur looks to land a right hand but Roundtree moved out of range.
Amur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roundtree on the side of the head.
Amur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khai Amur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amur lands with a good body shot.
Roundtree walks into a stiff left hand from Amur.
Roundtree fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roundtree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roundtree under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roundtree. Roundtree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roundtree takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Amur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Roundtree will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roundtree shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amur counters with a nice body shot.
Roundtree with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khai Amur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Roundtree.
Roundtree takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amur but Amur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roundtree fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amur connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amur scores with a jab. Roundtree acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roundtree's hands.
Roundtree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Roundtree misses with a right hand
and Roundtree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amur cracks a nice hook into Roundtree's ribs.
Amur tests Roundtree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amur lands a jab to the head.
Amur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roundtree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Amur.
Khai Amur is winning the standup battle so far.
Roundtree moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roland Roundtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Amur - just one landing.
Amur jabs at Roundtree's body.
Amur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khai Amur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Amur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roundtree fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amur avoids it really well and circles away.
Roundtree is breathing heavily.
A jab from Amur finds it's way through Roundtree's defenses.
Amur lands an overhand right.
Roundtree shoots in but no luck this time.
Amur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Amur catches Roundtree right on the button with a cross.
Roundtree takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amur clobbers Roundtree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Roundtree scores with a head kick.
Amur digs a good body shot into Roundtree's ribs.
Roundtree takes one to the side of the head.
Amur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roundtree can do to turn this around?
Roundtree walks into a left hand.
Roundtree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Roundtree is rocked!
Amur's corner calls for a 1-2. Amur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roundtree is still on wobbly legs! Can Amur finish him?#CL2#
Roundtree moves into the clinch.
Roundtree seems to have recovered his senses.
Roundtree misses with an elbow strike.
Amur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roundtree.
Roundtree prevents Amur from breaking the clinch.
Roundtree has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Amur stalling in the clinch but Roundtree improves position. #TD2#
Roundtree pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roundtree manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amur manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Amur is controlling Roundtree's posture.
Amur 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.
Roundtree throws a big elbow that misses.
Roundtree with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roundtree forces his way into half guard.
Amur holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Amur dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Amur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Amur tries to keep at a distance but Roundtree has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown but Amur shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amur connects with a body shot that sends Roundtree's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Roundtree is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amur's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amur wants to improve his position but Roundtree is controlling well.
Amur wants to sweep but Roundtree has passed to side control!#T1#
Roundtree landing a few strikes.
Roundtree lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Amur gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roundtree lands a nice shot to the head.
Roundtree has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roundtree throwing strikes here but Amur is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amur is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Roundtree is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Amur tries to hold on but Roundtree postures up.
Roundtree throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amur because Roundtree loaded up on that one. #T2#
Amur working to try and regain half guard.
Roundtree lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roland Roundtree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amur holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roundtree tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roundtree.
Amur wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roundtree.
Roundtree unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roundtree has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amur's face.
Roundtree looking to finish Amur with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amur!
Amur is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Amur is working hard here to advance position.
Roundtree lands a nice shot to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Roundtree there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amur tries to get out of the position.
Roundtree avoids the attempt from Amur to control.
Roundtree looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roundtree controlling from the full mount.
Amur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roundtree on the ground.
Roundtree pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roundtree thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Amur is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Roundtree is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amur is surviving well by controlling Roundtree's body position as best he can.
Amur tries to reverse the position but Roundtree maintains control.
Roundtree fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roundtree tries to control but Amur wriggling away.
Amur is desperately trying to improve his position but Roundtree has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Roundtree is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Roundtree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amur 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khai Amur!
Khai Amur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sia Mack misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Sia Mack closes the distance and clinches.
Roundtree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sia Mack leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Sia Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree walks into a jab.
Sia Mack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roundtree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sia Mack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roundtree scrambles back to his feet.
Amoo Sia Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Sia Mack feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roundtree sprawling to the canvas! Roundtree rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sia Mack finish him?!
#ROC#
Roundtree is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roundtree walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sia Mack! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amoo Sia Mack!
A pretty intense looking Amoo Sia Mack took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Chaos FC 4
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Santos is looking to slow Roundtree down with leg kicks.
Santos misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Roundtree counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Roundtree drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos! #REVR#
Santos tries to stand but Roundtree is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Santos stands up and beckons Roundtree to his feet.
Santos throws a head kick but Roundtree moves out of range.
Roundtree shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roundtree's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roundtree avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Santos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Roundtree to the floor! Santos dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Roland Roundtree has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roundtree is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Roundtree striking from the bottom.
Santos blocks the strikes from Roundtree.
Roundtree tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Roundtree is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roundtree actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Santos stands up from half guard.
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roundtree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Roundtree has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Roundtree.
Santos prevents a body shot from Roundtree.
Roundtree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
#TD2#
Roundtree has picked Santos up - he's going for a ride! Roundtree dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roundtree lands strikes from half guard.
Roundtree takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roundtree has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Roundtree is controlling him
Roundtree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Roundtree with the ground and pound but Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roundtree trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roundtree 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. Roundtree seems to have locked his on tight now - Santos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Roundtree, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roland Roundtree!
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Event:
Chaos FC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Roundtree shakes him off and moves away.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Roundtree down. #CL#
Roundtree closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Roundtree has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Roundtree shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Nice combo by Santos! Oh, that's hurt him - Roundtree falls to the canvas and Santos follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Roundtree is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Roland Roundtree has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Roundtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos throws a powerful right kick. Roundtree tried to block low but the kick was high! Roundtree was taken right off of his feet! Santos jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonardo Santos!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Roundtree shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roundtree was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Roundtree tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roundtree working away.#SUB2#
Roundtree is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escovedo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roundtree swings around for an armbar but Escovedo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roundtree's guard.
Roundtree keeping full guard, as Escovedo tries to pass.
Roundtree is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Escovedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roundtree is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roundtree working for submissions but it's allowed Escovedo to get to half guard.
Roundtree wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escovedo stalling away here and it's allowed Roundtree to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Escovedo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Roundtree.#ES2#
Roundtree has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Escovedo is on him like a limpet, forcing Roundtree back against the cage.#T2#
Roundtree drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escovedo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Escovedo.
Roundtree changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escovedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Escovedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Escovedo not doing much here.
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Escovedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Roundtree actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roundtree keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Roundtree is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escovedo pulls his head out easily.
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Escovedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escovedo is trying to control. Roundtree wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escovedo wants to pass the guard but Roundtree is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escovedo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Escovedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundtree does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roundtree looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Roundtree.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roundtree enables Escovedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roundtree manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Escovedo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Escovedo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roundtree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escovedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roundtree looking for a sweep but Escovedo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Roundtree tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escovedo content just to control the position here.
Roundtree can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escovedo throws some wild stikes that Roundtree manages to avoid easily.
Escovedo thowing shots but they're missing.
Escovedo controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Roundtree tries to reverse the position but Escovedo maintains control.
Escovedo controlling from the full mount.
Escovedo tries to control but Roundtree wriggling away.
Escovedo controlling the pace for now.
Roundtree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escovedo controlling the pace for now.
Escovedo wants to control the pace but Roundtree is squirming around nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roundtree chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Escovedo.
Roundtree is trying desperately to improve position.
Escovedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roundtree tries to hold on but Escovedo postures up.
Escovedo with a couple of short strikes.
Escovedo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Escovedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roundtree is looking to escape.
Piotr Escovedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escovedo misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Escovedo.
Roundtree tries to hold on but Escovedo postures up.
Roundtree keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escovedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roundtree is looking to escape.
Roundtree really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Escovedo throwing strikes here but Roundtree is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roundtree regains half guard.#SU#
Escovedo decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Roundtree scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Escovedo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Escovedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roundtree can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Roundtree moves out of range of the body kick from Escovedo.
And Roundtree tries to counter it with a takedown but Escovedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escovedo looks for the body kick but Roundtree saw that one coming. #TD#
Escovedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Roundtree pushes Escovedo off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Escovedo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roundtree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escovedo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo digs a good body shot into Roundtree's ribs.
Escovedo misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Escovedo gets caught flat footed, as Roundtree shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Escovedo kicks Roundtree off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Escovedo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roundtree is trying to escape back to his feet but Escovedo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Roundtree wants to control but Escovedo postures up.
Roundtree is looking to reverse the position.
Roundtree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roundtree is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Escovedo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Escovedo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roundtree for as long as he can get away with.
Escovedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundtree does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roundtree is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escovedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escovedo's back!
Escovedo tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Escovedo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escovedo tries to roll but Roundtree sticks to his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Roundtree is persistently looking for the submission but Escovedo is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Escovedo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escovedo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Roundtree is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Escovedo can't escape the position.
#T3#
Escovedo is trying to get back to his feet but Roundtree has full control of the position and if anything, Escovedo has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Roundtree has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Escovedo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES#
Escovedo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Escovedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escovedo enables Roundtree to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escovedo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Escovedo is trying to control the position but Roundtree postures up. #SUB2#
Roundtree is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escovedo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escovedo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Roundtree looking for a sweep. Not yet Roundtree, not yet.
Escovedo wants to control from the top but Roundtree keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roundtree can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Roundtree working for a triangle but Escovedo defends it easily.
Escovedo stays in close to Roundtree's body and controls the position.
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 Piotr Escovedo.
Well Escovedo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Escovedo!
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