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Event:
DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kearney looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kearney defends it well.
Kearney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roth with a poor takedown
and Kearney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
Roth tries to clinch there but Kearney circles away.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Kearney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roth sprawling to the canvas! Roth rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kearney finish him?!
#ROC#Roth is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kearney cracks Roth with a hook to the temple - Roth is on wobbly legs here! Kearney swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roth falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kearney wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
After winning the bout, Patrick Kearney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Roth thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Roth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel connects with a body shot.
Trandel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trandel circles away.
Trandel fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roth on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trandel cracks Roth with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Trandel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Trandel stops a takedown attempt from Roth.
Nice body punch from Trandel - that landed with a thud.
Roth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trandel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Trandel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Trandel manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Roth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trandel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Trandel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roth trying to control the position here.
Trandel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roth 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roth throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Trandel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Trandel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roth did well to prevent Trandel getting side control.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Trandel controlling the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Trandel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sovor Trandel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roth wants to clinch up but Trandel keeps it at a distance.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.
Roth takes one on the button.#CL2#
Trandel closes the distance and pushes Roth back into the cage.
Trandel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Trandel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Trandel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trandel misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trandel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Trandel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Trandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trandel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Trandel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trandel prevents a body shot from Roth.
Trandel misses with a punch to the body.
Trandel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Trandel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Trandel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trandel.
Roth trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Trandel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Roth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Roth do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3##SUB2#
Trandel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Trandel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roth prevents Trandel from getting a body triangle.
Roth trying to control the hands but Trandel won't let him. #SUB2#
Trandel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Trandel is hanging on to Roth's back as he tries to escape.
Trandel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roth doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sovor Trandel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Trandel tries for a takedown but Roth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.#TD2#
Trandel feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Trandel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trandel wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Trandel stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well.
Trandel wants to control but Roth is keeping him busy.
Trandel controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trandel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trandel advances nicely into full mount.
Trandel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Trandel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth is trying to reverse the position but instead Trandel has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Roth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trandel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roth for a finish.
Trandel trying to control momentarily.
Sovor Trandel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roth wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Trandel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rueben Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sovor Trandel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trandel 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sovor Trandel!
Our winner, Sovor Trandel, 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Peace looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Peace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roth.
Peace tries to counter with a clinch but Roth shakes him off and moves away.
Peace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roth doesn't seem bothered though.
Peace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Peace throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Peace scores with a nice strike.
Peace 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.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.#T1#
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peace under the eye.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Peace swinging wildly here.
Roth tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Peace throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Peace throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Warren Peace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth is trying to control. Peace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peace taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth trying to control the action but Peace is working from the bottom.
Roth is looking to advance position but Peace won't allow it.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Roth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peace!
Peace wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roth.
Roth with the ground and pound from mount.
Roth trying to control but Peace is having none of it.
Roth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Peace regains half guard.
Roth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peace defending well though.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth wants to control but Peace is keeping him busy.
Roth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Peace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rueben Roth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peace scores with a decent looking hook.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peace throws out the jab.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Peace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Roth is pushing down on Peace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peace is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roth wants to take a breather but Peace is having none of it.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rueben Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but Peace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roth to get the leverage.
Roth misses with a head shot. Peace uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peace is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roth passes into half guard. #T2#
Roth is keen to just control but Peace is a slippery customer.
Peace is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Peace is working away.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth stops Peace from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peace misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peace checks a leg kick.
Roth has his takedown stuffed
and Peace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peace momentarily.
Peace connects with a jab.
Peace throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely. #T4#
Peace scores with a hook to the body. Roth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth staying out of range there.
Peace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roth tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
Peace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Peace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Peace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peace misses with a body shot.
Roth dodges the punch combination from Peace.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth shoots and misses #CL2#
and Peace counters by clinching up.
Peace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peace prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Peace.
I was talking to Roth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peace throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Peace stalling against the cage.
Roth looking for a takedown.
Peace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Peace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth keeps control of Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Peace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peace throws a head punch that misses.
Roth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roth is trying to drag Peace to the mat but Peace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peace tries to stall but Roth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peace throws a head punch that misses.
Peace has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Peace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peace misses with the head strike.
Peace misses with some punches.
Peace is trying to maintain a safe position but Roth gets an underhook and turns Peace into the cage.
Peace misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Peace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peace gets through Roth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Roth.
Peace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roth fails to land.
Peace swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peace lands with a light punch inside.
Peace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Peace.
Peace lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Peace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peace swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Roth tries for a takedown but Peace circles away easily
and Peace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peace lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peace cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roth throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Peace loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peace sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roth is defended easily by Peace.
Peace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peace throws a looping overhand right but Roth ducks down to avoid it.
Peace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Peace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Peace!
Warren Peace gave a mention to Redemption ink, Hilo in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DMMA 11: Roth vs Fett
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fett or perhaps it was just good defense by Roth, which made it look bad.
Fett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roth on the side of the head.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth shoots for a takedown but Fett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roth slips a jab and a cross from Fett.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
Fett lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fett dips to his left and cracks Roth with an uppercut!
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roth's guard.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Roth pulls Fett in to control the position. #T1#
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
Roth is pulling down on Fett's head to control his posture.
Fett stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fett pulls Roth in close to prevent any damage.
Fett lands some strikes from the bottom.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Fett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fett is stalling in the full guard.
Roth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Fett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Roth striking off his back but it's not causing Fett any problems.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. #REVR#
Roth won't allow Fett to sweep him here.
Roth being controlled here momentarily.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fett pulls Roth in close to his closed guard and prevents Roth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Fett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fett is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Fett seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Fett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roth controls Fett momentarily but Fett frees himself.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
Fett connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fett wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
Fett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Fett postures up.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather.
Fett stands up over Roth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fett stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position.
Fett lands a couple of elbows.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fett distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roth is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Fett.
Fett has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Roth won't allow Fett to sweep him here.
Cassus Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB##T3#
Fett preventing the sweep.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Roth wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Roth blocks nicely.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fett trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rueben Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fett stuffs the takedown attempt from Roth. Roth gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Fett scores with a takedown into Roth's guard.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roth with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roth looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense.
Cassus Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Roth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fett's guard.
Fett is controlling Roth's posture.
Fett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fett cracks Roth with a solid left hand.#T1#
Fett trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett stands up over Roth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Fett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
Roth trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fett distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fett trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Fett postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow.
Fett throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fett is stalling in the full guard.
Fett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roth's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fett lands a nice short elbow.
Fett wants to control but Roth is keeping him busy. #T4#
Fett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cassus Fett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roth or perhaps it was just good defense by Fett, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Roth misses.
Fett catches Roth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rueben Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassus Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fett 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett 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:
CWMMA: The Last Ride
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antonije.
Roth misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Antonije on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roth misses with a right hand
and Antonije connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonije fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Antonije tries to sprawl but Roth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Roth there.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antonije misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Antonije is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Antonije avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Antonije is not content to let Roth control the position.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Roth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Roth avoids the attempt from Antonije to control.
Roth controlling from mount.
Roth unloads with some shots from mount but Antonije bucks and avoids them well.
Roth misses with a head shot.
Roth raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Roth lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Marko Antonije has been cut.
Roth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roth thowing shots but they're missing.
Roth lands a big elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Roth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Roth working for a guillotine from mount but Antonije is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth wants to control the pace but Antonije is squirming around nicely.
Roth lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#The cut above Marko Antonije's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marko Antonije's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rueben Roth! |
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Event:
ACA 17: Wolf vs Herc
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Lesnar wants to land a leg kick but Roth is out of range.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lesnar misses.
Roth misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Lesnar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lesnar throws a front kick that sends Roth stumbling back into the ropes.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Lesnar instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Roth has hold of one of Lesnar's legs. Lesnar is fighting the takedown attempt but Roth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roth won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roth controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Roth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roth 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.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roth trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard. #REVR#
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #T4#
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Roth trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Roth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Roth gets a double leg takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Roth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Lesnar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. #T1#
Roth is stalling in the full guard.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth 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.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth throwing strikes but missing.
Roth distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Roth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rueben Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Lesnar is rocked!
Roth postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lesnar covers up, he's hurt! Roth keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Roth and the ref steps in to end the fight! Roth can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rueben Roth! |
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Event:
ACA 13: Vladski vs Wolf
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Roth scores with the left hand. Gunn knows he should have avoided that one.
Roth leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Roth sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth looks to land a combination. Gunn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Roth gets a clinch.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunn wants to stall.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Roth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rueben Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Gunn.#TD#
Roth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gunn regains guard immediately.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roth is working Gunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth stands up over Gunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth stands up over Gunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gunn controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself. #SUB2#
Roth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roth stands up over Gunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth 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.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Gunn's brow.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Roth passes Gunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roth is keen to just control but Gunn is a slippery customer.
Roth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Roth.
Roth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roth lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Gunn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Roth! Gunn is hurt baaadly! Roth is firing away with more strikes - Gunn is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rueben Roth! |
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Event:
ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Roth darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Roth into the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roth trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Roth shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Roth 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Roth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is pushing Roth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Roth has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roth pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Roth dives into Jones's guard.#T1#
Roth 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.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roth is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Jones wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Roth's closed guard. He's half up but Roth has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Roth pivots and extends the arm, Jones falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Roth! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rueben Roth! |
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Event:
ACA 5: Night of champions
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Rykov scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
Rykov blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roth.
Rykov is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rykov parries the strikes from Roth easily there. Roth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rykov to escape.
#SUB#
Roth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rykov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roth is working Rykov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roth controlling from side mount.
Rykov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Roth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roth cracks Rykov with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rykov seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
Roth working the ground and pound but Rykov is defending the strikes.
Roth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rykov seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Roth working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rykov, who protects the arm well.
Roth tries to score with some ground and pound. Rykov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Roth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rykov keeps working.
Roth lands a nice forearm strike.
Roth looks up at the clock and then as Rykov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rykov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roth lands a nice shot to the head.
Roth landing strikes from the mount and Rykov is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rykov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Roth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roth scoring with strikes but Rykov is staying in there. #T3##SUB#
Roth working for a submission but Rykov is keeping him at bay.
Roth lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Roth.#SUB#
Roth has hold of Rykov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rykov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rykov taking shots to the head.
Roth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roth with shots to the head and body - Rykov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roth controlling from mount. #T4#
Roth with a couple of short strikes.
Roth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth lands a big shot there that rocks Rykov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Rykov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roth.
Roth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rykov?
Roth tries to control but Rykov wriggling away.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Rykov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rykov is looking to escape.
Roth controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Roth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Roth dives in and grabs Rykov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rykov pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rykov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rykov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Roth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rykov to the mat. Rykov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rykov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roth 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.
Rykov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth stays in close to Rykov's body and controls the position. #T2#
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth 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.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?
Roth lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Roth 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.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov is breathing heavily.
Roth forces his way into half guard.
Rykov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roth working the head and body with strikes.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rykov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth.
Rueben Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Roth slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Roth there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth working over Rykov with some ground and pound. Rykov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Roth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rykov clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Roth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roth is nestled in close to Rykov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rykov is not content to let Roth control the position.
Roth slips a nice elbow through Rykov's hands, connecting with Rykov's forehead.
Ground and pound from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth trying to mount his opponent but Rykov defends it.
Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roth slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rykov has hold of Roth's hands but Roth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roth lands with a punch from half guard.
Roth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roth winds up and cracks Rykov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rykov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Rykov is rocked!#T2#
Roth working Rykov over with strikes.
Rykov is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth moves into full mount! Rykov won't be happy about that!
Rykov seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth lands a big elbow.
Roth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rykov hang on?
Roth landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Roth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roth landing punches. #T3#
Roth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roth looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rykov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rueben Roth! |
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