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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Butch gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Rose.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Butch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Rose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Butch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butch on the ground.
Butch has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rose wanted to stand there but Butch had control of the position. #T1#
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rose wanted to stand there but Butch had control of the position.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Butch is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Rose has gone for a leg lock! Butch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rose's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Butch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butch passes Rose's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Butch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Butch moves into full mount! Rose won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Butch goes for an armbar but Rose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rose.
Rose 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose passes Butch's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Butch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Rose there. #SU#
Rose decides to stand up. #CL#
Butch gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch. #T4##BC#
Rose manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Rose clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rose defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rose shoots in and bounces Butch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butch sprawls well initially but Rose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butch has hold of Rose's hands but Rose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butch can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Butch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Butch looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to pass to full mount but Butch defends it. #T1#
Rose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Rose is working for a kimura but Butch is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Butch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Butch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butch has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Butch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rose winds up and cracks Butch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Butch moves into full guard.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Butch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rose doesn't defend quickly enough and Butch has managed to lock this one up! Can Rose escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Butch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Butch!
A victorious Bruno Butch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rose drives through with a takedown into Butch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Butch is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rose frees his head nicely. Oh but Butch has switched to an armbar! Rose is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bruno Butch!
An out of breath Bruno Butch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 7
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kwan Woong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
Rose is thwarting Kwan Woong's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwan Woong is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwan Woong trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rose tries to control but Kwan Woong wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws some wild stikes that Kwan Woong manages to avoid easily.
#T1#
Kwan Woong is working to get back to half guard.
Rose is looking to stand but Kwan Woong has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kwan Woong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kwan Woong is looking to get to half guard.
Kwan Woong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rose is looking to stall here but Kwan Woong recovers full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kwan Woong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kwan Woong's head.
Kwan Woong wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwan Woong controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself. #SUB2#
Kwan Woong looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Rose has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kwan Woong to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rose is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kwan Woong pulls down on the head and he's put Rose to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cheon Kwan Woong! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacMillan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacMillan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacMillan swivels and escapes.
MacMillan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rose defends it well.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacMillan is thwarting Rose's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
MacMillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacMillan wants to work for an arm triangle but Rose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacMillan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
MacMillan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rose has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
MacMillan wants to work for an arm triangle but Rose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacMillan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Rose has been cut.
Rose wants to improve his position but MacMillan is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacMillan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
MacMillan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rose tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacMillan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan MacMillan!
Evan MacMillan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Colin Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Rose!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Penn gets a double leg takedown into Rose's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Rose
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rose for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Rose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rose manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Rose's guard.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Penn pushes down on Rose's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Penn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rose defend it? Penn steps over the head and cranks it - Rose is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Penn!
After the big win, Colin Penn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Coconut Supplement Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torsten Mjölnir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Rose!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Mjölnir.#TD2#
Rose closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rose lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mjölnir (0) vs (2) Rose
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mjölnir's guard. #SUB2#
Rose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Mjölnir won't allow Rose to pass to mount.
Rose is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mjölnir (0) vs (5) Rose#SUB2#
Rose has isolated one of Mjölnir's arms. Mjölnir looking to fight him off but Rose twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Rose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Goudey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goudey duly obliges.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goudey pinned against the cage. Goudey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goudey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Goudey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Rose scores with a takedown into Goudey's guard.
Goudey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Goudey is struggling to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Goudey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Goudey swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Goudey is looking for the big counter here.
Goudey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Goudey breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Goudey.#CL#
Rose clinches.
Rose is trying to force a seperation but Goudey has the dominant position.
Goudey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Goudey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Goudey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose tries for a takedown but Goudey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goudey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Goudey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Goudey leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goudey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goudey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goudey gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Goudey forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Rose has Goudey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goudey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rose wants a takedown.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goudey.
#TD2#
Goudey jumps into guard, dragging Rose to the mat.
Goudey wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Goudey has control of Rose's left arm, preventing Rose from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goudey wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goudey has an active guard here but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
Goudey tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Goudey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Goudey is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Goudey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Goudey moves into the clinch.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Goudey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goudey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Goudey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goudey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Goudey persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Goudey moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Goudey breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Goudey takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Goudey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
Kyle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Goudey.#BC2#
Goudey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goudey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Goudey ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goudey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Goudey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Goudey, which made it look bad.
Goudey tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goudey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Goudey darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goudey is defending well.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Goudey.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goudey's elbow. #T2#
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goudey to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Goudey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goudey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
Wayne Goudey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Goudey closes the distance and clinches.
Rose is pressed up against the cage. Goudey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rose down to the mat. Rose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goudey.
Goudey slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goudey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Goudey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Goudey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Goudey gets a clinch. #TD2#
Goudey pulls guard effortlessly.
Rose wants to control from the top but Goudey keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goudey can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Goudey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rose postures up.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goudey is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Goudey is trying to hold Rose in close to prevent damage but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goudey is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
Goudey trying to control from the bottom.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Goudey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is stalling here. Goudey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goudey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Goudey 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#
Goudey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goudey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose is looking to clinch but Goudey is avoiding it.
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Goudey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goudey.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Goudey is controlling him.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goudey blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Goudey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Goudey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Goudey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goudey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Goudey persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Goudey.#CL2#
Goudey clinches up against the cage.
Goudey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goudey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.
Rose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayne Goudey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goudey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Goudey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goudey.
Goudey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Goudey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Goudey gets control of Rose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goudey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goudey is trying to keep Rose in close.
Goudey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rose throws a head kick but Goudey moves out of range.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goudey pinned against the cage. Goudey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose sets himself, and Goudey steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.#T3##CL2#
Goudey moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose looking for a takedown.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Goudey is controlling him.
Goudey tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goudey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Goudey closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.#BC2#
Goudey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goudey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Goudey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Goudey stands up. #CL2#
Goudey moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Goudey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goudey 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Goudey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
McFarland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose tries to clinch there but McFarland circles away.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFarland avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFarland.
Rose throws a front kick that sends McFarland stumbling back into the cage.
Rose shoots for a takedown but McFarland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose throws a big counter combination but McFarland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kyle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim McFarland.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but McFarland gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage. #T1#
McFarland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McFarland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
McFarland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFarland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFarland closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rose throws a head kick that half lands.
Rose fails with the takedown#CL2#
and McFarland counters by clinching up.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Rose tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position. #T2#
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFarland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose is trying to force a seperation but McFarland has the dominant position.
McFarland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose can't break the clinch.
Rose jumps guard but McFarland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
McFarland is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
McFarland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFarland lands a right hand.
McFarland tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
McFarland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
McFarland misses with a head kick.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from McFarland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFarland looks winded!#T4##CL2#
McFarland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rose manages to end up in side control.
McFarland throws Rose to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - McFarland circles away.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFarland gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
McFarland closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim McFarland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from McFarland is predictable there
and Rose counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyle Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFarland avoids the head kick by Rose.
Rose wants to clinch.
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
McFarland has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McFarland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Kyle Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim McFarland.
McFarland stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time.
McFarland tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFarland is breathing heavily.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by McFarland, which made it look bad.
McFarland throws a leg kick but Rose checks it. #CL2#
McFarland clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rose pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Rose is trying to control the position but McFarland postures up. #SUB#
McFarland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFarland has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but McFarland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McFarland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McFarland actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McFarland is trying to stand.
McFarland is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFarland is refusing to be controlled, as Rose sits in half guard. #SU#
Rose stands up out of the half guard.
McFarland wants to clinch
and Rose counters with a head kick. #T4#
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFarland pinned against the cage. McFarland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFarland scores with a jab.
McFarland stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
McFarland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but McFarland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rose kicks off McFarland and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McFarland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure.
Rose trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Rose will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McFarland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
McFarland swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFarland.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. McFarland tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McFarland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFarland avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFarland tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFarland to the ground. McFarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose looks to throw a body kick
and McFarland counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
McFarland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFarland is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
Rose has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rose trying to stall but McFarland improves his position.
#BC2#
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McFarland instigates a clinch.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McFarland jumps guard but Rose stands there with McFarland around his waist. McFarland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFarland gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Rose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarland has him pressed against the cage.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFarland walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but McFarland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McFarland shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFarland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
McFarland moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rose breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
McFarland fails to land the takedown.
Rose throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rose goes for a double leg but McFarland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McFarland continues to drive forward.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but McFarland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McFarland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Rose tries to circle away but McFarland has him pinned against the cage.
McFarland lands a left hand.
McFarland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
#T4#
McFarland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose is looking to clinch.
McFarland swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFarland shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rose gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McFarland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim McFarland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Rose tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily#CL#
and Apple holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Apple has his takedown stuffed
and Rose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
Apple moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRose.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Apple jabs at Rose's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Apple clinches. #T1#
Rose lands an elbow inside.
Come on Rose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Rose successfully pulls guard.
Rose is adopting a defensive guard.
Rose controls Apple momentarily but Apple frees himself. #SUB2#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apple is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple content to stall in guard here.
Apple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Apple postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Rose trying to control the position.
Rose controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rose shoots in but Apple avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Apple shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Apple closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Apple wants to break free but Rose has control.
Apple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Rose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Apple stalling against the cage.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apple is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rose tries to clinch up but Apple circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rose drives through and clinches with Apple against the cage.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Rose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose tries for a takedown but Apple manages to get underhooks.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Apple turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apple connects with a single shot there.
Apple lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple wants to get back to his feet.
Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but Apple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apple tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Rose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura here.
Apple trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rose manages to pass to mount!
Rose lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Rose landing strikes from the mount and Apple is in trouble!
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rose wants to control the pace but Apple is squirming around nicely.
Apple is working to get back to half guard.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apple is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Rose is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Apple has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Apple!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rose is trying to control the position but Apple postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Apple preventing the sweep.
Apple passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Apple has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Apple misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Apple trying to control the position.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.
Rose is in close to Apple's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Apple's guard.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard.
Apple working a defensive guard here.
Apple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose landing some decent shots from guard.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #T1#
Apple keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apple fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Apple pushes Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apple looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mike Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rose tries to keep at a distance but Apple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Rose gets control of Apple's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rose will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apple manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving. #T3#
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Apple's guard.
Apple blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.
Rose is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Apple looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apple trying to control but Rose postures up.
#ES#
Apple pushes Rose off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Rose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Apple kicks off Rose and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Apple showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Rose misses with a takedown
and Apple counters with a left to the body.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apple avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Apple trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is looking to stall here but Apple recovers full guard.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##ES#
Apple uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Mike Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rose.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple looks for a takedown but Rose sprawls well.
Apple lands a nice looking body shot.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apple defends well and Rose ends up having to push Apple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Rose wants to clinch but Apple slips to the side
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose looks winded!
Apple misses with a body kick.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Apple shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Apple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Apple pushes Rose up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apple.
Apple just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Rose gets the takedown into side control.
Apple wants to get back to his feet but Rose is dominant here and he's now got Apple's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Apple's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rose missing with strikes from the back.
Apple tries to escape the position.
Apple looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Apple dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Rose is trying to drag Apple to the mat but Apple just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Apple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Apple is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rose tries to pull guard but Apple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose tries to bum rush Apple with a series of wild strikes but Apple uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apple takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Apple has been cut.#CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apple, pushing him back against the cage.
Apple tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Apple is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apple has his back to the cage. #T2#
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apple is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Apple stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
#TD2#
Apple is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rose is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Apple to the mat. Apple regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Apple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Apple.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Apple gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apple is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Apple is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Apple drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Apple has Rose in his guard.#REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apple 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.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Apple's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apple dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apple defends well and Rose ends up having to push Apple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Apple. 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.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Apple throws a counter high kick but Rose was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Rose.#TD2#
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rose is pressing down on Apple's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apple is holding on for now. #T2#
Apple is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is trying to control. Apple wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Rose looks to land a strike but Apple avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apple is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Rose has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Apple is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rose.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Apple wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Apple's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Apple stops Rose from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apple trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Apple has control of the leg.
Apple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rose.
Rose 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Rose forces Sakaguchi back against the cage and clinches.
Sakaguchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
Rose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
Sakaguchi wants to get up but he can't break Rose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakaguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose managing to control the position.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rose trying to control the position here.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Rose clinches up against the cage.
Sakaguchi tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Sakaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Rose has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sakaguchi is trying to keep an underhook but Rose manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sakaguchi is looking to improve his position.
Sakaguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose rolls, trying to escape but Sakaguchi keeps control of the position.
Rose looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rose is keeping busy.
Sakaguchi lands a shot to the head. #T3#
Rose tries to break free.
Sakaguchi trying to control.
Sakaguchi is not going to allow Rose to sit and survive in this position.
Sakaguchi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sakaguchi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sakaguchi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sakaguchi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2#
Rose clinches up against the cage.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Rose jumps guard and drags Sakaguchi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Sakaguchi wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Sakaguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Rose closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakaguchi did well to prevent Rose getting side control.#SUB#
Sakaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakaguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Rose right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakaguchi gets his hands free as Rose looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakaguchi misses with a punch to the head. #T1##SUB#
Sakaguchi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sakaguchi scores with punches and elbows.
Sakaguchi misses with a punch to the head.
Sakaguchi 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.
#SUB#
Sakaguchi tightening his grip on Rose, looking for the choke.
Rose trying to get back to his feet but Sakaguchi is in full control for now. #T2#
Rose tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rose preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sakaguchi. #SUB#
Sakaguchi has got one arm under Rose's chin. This could be trouble... Rose trying to control the other hand but Sakaguchi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Rose has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katashi Sakaguchi!
Our winner, Katashi Sakaguchi, 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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