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Event:
Trash Boys 11
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lima takes the fight into the clinch.
Rotchburns takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Mike Rotchburns has been cut.#TD#
Lima has picked Rotchburns up - he's going for a ride! Lima dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rotchburns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rotchburns looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Rotchburns is defending the position.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotchburns is trying to stand.
Lima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Rotchburns squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Lima connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lima controlling the pace for now.
Lima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rotchburns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lima looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rotchburns is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rotchburns taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Lima working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rotchburns looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lima! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Morgan Lima! |
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Event:
Trash Boys 5
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al shoots for a takedown but Rotchburns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rotchburns looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Al with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rotchburns to score with a decent uppercut.
Al misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Al rushes Rotchburns and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Al - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Rotchburns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al shoots in for a takedown but Rotchburns shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hahnu Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Al closes the distance and pushes Rotchburns back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rotchburns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Rotchburns. No joy for Al on that attempt.
Rotchburns unleashes a big counter combination but Al bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al shoots in for a double leg but Rotchburns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rotchburns is looking for the big counter here.
Rotchburns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al fails to land the takedown.
Rotchburns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Al fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Rotchburns both land. Nice combination.
Mike Rotchburns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotchburns leaves Al with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rotchburns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al eats them both and turns towards Rotchburns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rotchburns scores with a three punch combo!
Al tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotchburns swivels and escapes.
Rotchburns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al dives in for a single leg takedown but Rotchburns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rotchburns lands with a nice combination. Al backs away looking to recover.
Rotchburns scores with a three punch combo!
Al fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Al dives in for a single leg takedown but Rotchburns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rotchburns stalks Al and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al's face. Al staggers backwards, shaken.
Rotchburns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotchburns wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Rotchburns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al throws a solid leg kick but Rotchburns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al.
Rotchburns has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotchburns feints a jab promting Al to slip. Rotchburns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Al takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rotchburns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rotchburns gets tackled into the cage by Al. Al maintains the clinch. #T3#
Al tries to work over Rotchburns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rotchburns breaks from the clinch.
Al tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotchburns swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotchburns.
Al shoots in and drives through. Rotchburns sprawls well.
Al shoots for a double leg takedown but Rotchburns sprawls well. He's pushed Al's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rotchburns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al shoots in but Rotchburns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotchburns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al shoots in but no luck this time.
Rotchburns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Al closes the distance and pushes Rotchburns back into the cage.#T4##BC#
Al pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rotchburns lands with a nice combination. Al backs away looking to recover.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rotchburns's waist but Rotchburns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al off to one side.
Rotchburns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rotchburns misses with the combination.
#CL#
Al has closed the distance and engaged Rotchburns in a clinch.
Al tries to score a body lock takedown but Rotchburns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Rotchburns manages to break the clinch.
Al fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotchburns avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotchburns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rotchburns scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Rotchburns as Al shoots in.
Al fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rotchburns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rotchburns duly obliges. #CL#
Al clinches up with Rotchburns and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Al clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Al - that landed with a thud.
Al stalling in the clinch.
Al lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Al manages to break the clinch.
Rotchburns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A left and a right from Rotchburns both land. Nice combination.
Al shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotchburns sprawls well. Rotchburns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hahnu Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotchburns throws a series of punches but Al avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Al clinches up with Rotchburns and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Al - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Al manages to break the clinch.
Al tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rotchburns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rotchburns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rotchburns defends it nicely.#T2#
Rotchburns looks to land a combination. Al sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al shoots in for a takedown but Rotchburns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hahnu Al is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotchburns looks to land a combination. Al sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al misses with a takedown attempt - Rotchburns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al or perhaps it was just good defense by Rotchburns, which made it look bad.
Rotchburns connects with a body shot.
Al fails to land the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Al. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Al has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3##CL#
Al pushes Rotchburns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rotchburns manages to break the clinch.
Al fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rotchburns. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rotchburns misses with the combination.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotchburns lands a two punch combo.
Al looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rotchburns looks to land a combination. Al sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotchburns avoids it really well and circles away.
Al takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Al shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotchburns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Rotchburns.
Al with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rotchburns counters with a series of strikes. Al will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rotchburns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rotchburns defends it nicely.#CL#
Al has Rotchburns up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rotchburns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotchburns lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotchburns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Al closes the distance and clinches.
Rotchburns prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Rotchburns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al looks for a takedown but Rotchburns sprawls well.
Rotchburns slaps away a takedown attempt from Al, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hahnu Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotchburns feints a jab promting Al to slip. Rotchburns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al tries for a takedown but Rotchburns circles away easily
and Rotchburns counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotchburns works over Al's head and body with a nice combination.
Al throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rotchburns's waist but Rotchburns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al off to one side. #CL#
Al moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Rotchburns blocks a body shot from Al. #BC2#
Rotchburns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al staying out of range there.
Al is looking for a counter combo.
Al shoots in for a double leg but Rotchburns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al goes for a double leg but Rotchburns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rotchburns continues to drive forward.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotchburns.
Rotchburns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Rotchburns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rotchburns as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al or perhaps it was just good defense by Rotchburns, which made it look bad.
Rotchburns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al looks for a takedown but Rotchburns sprawls well.
Al tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotchburns swivels and escapes.
Rotchburns stuffs the takedown.
Rotchburns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al misses with a takedown
and Rotchburns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rotchburns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al is looking for a counter combo.
Rotchburns tries to bum rush Al with a series of wild strikes but Al uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al.
Despite the aggression on Rotchburns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Rotchburns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Al drives through and clinches with Rotchburns against the cage.
Hahnu Al has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotchburns looks to land a combination. Al sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotchburns is fending him off so far but Al persists. Nope, Rotchburns circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotchburns cracks a nice hook into Al's ribs.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Al shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotchburns tries to sprawl out of it but Al keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotchburns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Rotchburns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al back to the cage. Rotchburns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rotchburns is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rotchburns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotchburns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rotchburns as Al shoots in.
Rotchburns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rotchburns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al.
Rotchburns is looking for the big counter here.
Mike Rotchburns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al tries for a takedown but Rotchburns circles away easily
and Rotchburns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hahnu Al has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Rotchburns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rotchburns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotchburns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rotchburns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotchburns!
Mike Rotchburns 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotchburns lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Shining throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rotchburns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shining is in Rotchburns's guard.
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet but Shining passes into half guard.
Rotchburns looks winded!#REVB#
Shining is controlling the pace.
Shining wants to pass the guard but Rotchburns is defending well.
Shining trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rotchburns is trying to stand up here but Shining is controlling him well.
Shining wants to pass to mount but Rotchburns is defending the position.
Shining keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shining seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rotchburns for as long as he can get away with.
Shining will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shining's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rotchburns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shining controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotchburns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shining shoots in but Rotchburns avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Shining closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shining jumps guard.
#ES#
Shining is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Shining connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mike Rotchburns has been cut.#TD#
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shining content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shining stops Rotchburns from getting back to his feet.
Shining tries to pass to full mount but Rotchburns defends it.
Shining content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Rotchburns wants to stand back up but Shining manages to pass into side control.
Rotchburns is trying to buck Shining off.#SU#
Shining decides to stand back up. #CL#
Shining moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shining breaks the clinch.
Rotchburns misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Shining counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shining.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shining controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Shining dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotchburns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shining shoots in and drives through. Rotchburns sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Rotchburns. #TD#
Shining drives through with a takedown into Rotchburns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shining is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Shining gets to his feet - Rotchburns follows without any prompting. #CL#
Shining takes the fight into the clinch.
Shining tries to work over Rotchburns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rotchburns is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shining has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rotchburns after a bit of a struggle.
Shining drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rotchburns pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Shining. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotchburns fails to land with a series of punches.
Aljamain Shining is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Shining misses
and Rotchburns counters with a three punch combo that has Shining backing up. Shining nods at Rotchburns to acknowledge the strikes.
Rotchburns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shining fails to land with a series of punches.
Shining fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotchburns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rotchburns duly obliges.
Rotchburns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rotchburns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shining. Shining obviously looking to wear him down.
Mike Rotchburns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Rotchburns. #CL#
Shining has closed the distance and engaged Rotchburns in a clinch.
#TD#
Shining drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Shining kicks Rotchburns off and gets to his feet.
Rotchburns throws a series of punches but Shining moves out of range.
Shining throws a nice looking combination but Rotchburns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Rotchburns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Shining closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rotchburns to the mat! Rotchburns manages to get full guard.
Shining not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shining pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotchburns is keeping the position for now.
Shining is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Shining won't allow Rotchburns to get back to his feet. #SU#
Shining decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rotchburns, up you get! #TD#
Shining shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rotchburns's guard.
Shining controlling from the top position.
Rotchburns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shining is controlling him. #T4#
Shining is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shining has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rotchburns throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shining moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aljamain Shining will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotchburns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shining lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotchburns circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotchburns avoids the head kick by Shining.
Rotchburns works over Shining's head and body with a nice combination.
Rotchburns checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Shining pushes Rotchburns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shining pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shining feints and as Rotchburns raises his hands in defense, Shining changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shining 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotchburns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Shining is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shining.
Shining stops Rotchburns from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shining 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rotchburns gets tackled into the cage by Shining. Shining maintains the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shining is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rotchburns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rotchburns tries to break free but Shining pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shining.
Shining controlling the action here for a moment.
Shining keeps control of Rotchburns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shining can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Shining's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotchburns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shining circles away quickly and effectively.#T3##CL#
Shining fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rotchburns, pushing him back against the cage.
Rotchburns can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rotchburns is trying to escape back to his feet but Shining uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Shining is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotchburns can do to turn this around?
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shining continues to hold on tight.
Rotchburns bucks up and tries to throw Shining off but instead Shining has got his back!
Shining controlling the position well here. Rotchburns rolled but Shining kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike Rotchburns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljamain Shining is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Shining showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shining, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljamain Shining! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotchburns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shining is looking for the big counter here.
Rotchburns looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rotchburns looks to land a combination but Shining avoids it well.
Shining throws a series of punches but Rotchburns avoids them all with ease.
Shining throws a nice looking combination but Rotchburns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotchburns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Rotchburns's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rotchburns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Shining fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rotchburns sprawls well initially but Shining persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shining with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shining moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Shining has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Shining darts in and clinches Rotchburns up against the cage.
Shining keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotchburns's efforts to push away.
Shining's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shining slows down the pace here.
#T1##TD2#
Shining pulls Rotchburns into guard.
Shining wants to sweep here but Rotchburns controlling him for the moment.
Shining throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rotchburns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shining on the ground.
Rotchburns preventing the sweep.
Rotchburns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shining bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotchburns's guard. #REVB#
Shining distracts Rotchburns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shining looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Shining decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Shining moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Shining ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shining no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shining pulls Rotchburns in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Rotchburns is sitting in close to Shining's body. Shining has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rotchburns is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rotchburns is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Shining! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch. #BC#
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Rotchburns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rotchburns circles away easily
and Rotchburns counters with a nice body shot.
Rotchburns throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotchburns throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotchburns sprawls well. Rotchburns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rotchburns misses with a combination
and Freeman counters with a body kick that stops Rotchburns in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotchburns blocks a head kick by Freeman.
#CL#
Freeman pushes Rotchburns up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Freeman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotchburns being controlled here, momentarily.
Freeman works over Rotchburns with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Freeman landing with the ground and pound.
Freeman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Freeman won't allow Rotchburns to get back to his feet.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rotchburns wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freeman controlling from the top position.
Freeman prevents Rotchburns from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Freeman stands up from Rotchburns's guard - Freeman perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Freeman moves into the clinch.#TD#
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rotchburns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Freeman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Freeman stands up.
Rotchburns has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mike Rotchburns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rotchburns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
As Freeman backs off Rotchburns throws a huge counter combo but Freeman manages to avoid it all.
Rotchburns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rotchburns throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rotchburns's waist but Rotchburns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotchburns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rotchburns counters with a two punch combo.
Mike Rotchburns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Rotchburns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Rotchburns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rotchburns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Rotchburns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rotchburns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Rotchburns.
#T4#
Rotchburns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rotchburns circles away easily
and Rotchburns counters with a three punch combo that has Freeman backing up. Freeman nods at Rotchburns to acknowledge the strikes.
Freeman goes for a double leg but Rotchburns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rotchburns continues to drive forward.
Rotchburns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freeman.
Rotchburns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotchburns throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Rotchburns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotchburns dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rotchburns fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Rotchburns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Rotchburns counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman. #CL#
Freeman clinches with his opponent.
Rotchburns is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Rotchburns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Freeman goes for a takedown attempt but Rotchburns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotchburns throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rotchburns's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rotchburns is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Rotchburns is wriggling around but Freeman manages to pass to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freeman in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotchburns is trying to stand up here but Freeman is controlling him well.
Freeman content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freeman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotchburns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Rotchburns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotchburns misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Freeman looking to score a takedown here. Rotchburns is defending well but Freeman drives through and ends up in Rotchburns's guard.#SUB#
Freeman drops back looking for a leg! Rotchburns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotchburns manages to kick Freeman off! Freeman jumps back into Rotchburns's guard.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Rotchburns wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotchburns is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Rotchburns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Rotchburns.
Freeman throws a right hand that Rotchburns ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotchburns also avoids with ease.
Rotchburns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rotchburns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rotchburns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rotchburns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freeman.
Freeman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Rotchburns back into the cage.
Freeman keeps control of Rotchburns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman keeps control of Rotchburns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Freeman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Freeman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Freeman has his foot on Rotchburns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotchburns works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotchburns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Freeman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rotchburns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freeman is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rotchburns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike Rotchburns seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rotchburns wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rotchburns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotchburns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2##TD#
Freeman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rotchburns is trying to keep an underhook but Freeman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Freeman is controlling the pace.
Freeman is pressing down on Rotchburns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rotchburns is holding on for now.
Rotchburns tries to kick Freeman off but Freeman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freeman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Rotchburns tries to kick Freeman off but Freeman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freeman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman controlling the pace.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rotchburns for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rotchburns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman has his takedown stuffed
and Rotchburns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Rotchburns.
Rotchburns lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotchburns throws a one two combo.
Freeman misses with an uppercut
and Rotchburns counters with a one-two to the body.
Rotchburns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dean Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Rotchburns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rotchburns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotchburns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rotchburns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotchburns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotchburns tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rotchburns.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Rotchburns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Rotchburns. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Rotchburns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Freeman clinches up against the cage.
Freeman has Rotchburns pressed against the cage, preventing Rotchburns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rotchburns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Rotchburns controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Freeman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rotchburns is defending well. Freeman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rotchburns has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Freeman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Freeman! |
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