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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maurice Rollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Rollo is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Rollo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rollo (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Gomes 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.
Rollo wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Rollo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Rollo is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Rollo defending well.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is thwarting Rollo's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rollo trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#T2#
Rollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rollo is trying to control but can't.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (8) Gomes
Rollo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollo is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Rollo from getting the reversal.
Rollo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Rollo actively working from the bottom here.
Rollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollo.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Rollo is defending the position.
Gomes is keen to just control but Rollo is a slippery customer.#T4#
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Rollo is working away.
Rollo trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (11) Gomes
Rollo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollo (2) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes is continuing to stall.#T5#
Rollo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Rollo passes into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rollo is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollo prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.#SUB#
Rollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rollo.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rollo (2) vs (15) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gomes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rollo tries to escape the position.
Rollo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Gomes has the hooks in. Rollo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rollo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it. #T9#
Rollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes tries to control but Rollo wriggling away.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rollo is holding on tight.
Gomes looking to control but Rollo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rollo wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Rollo to control.#T10#
Rollo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Rollo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Rollo tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollo defends it well.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Rollo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Rollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Rollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Rollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollo, not yet.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (2) vs (18) Gomes#T12##SUB2#
Rollo reaches up around Gomes's neck trying to control. But Gomes takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Rollo! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Rollo is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gomes celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Rollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Rollo ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollo jumps guard but Geri stands there with Rollo around his waist. Rollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollo has Geri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Rollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri 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.#TD#
Rollo gets a double leg takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geri can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Rollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollo wants to control from the top but Geri keeps moving.
Geri wants to stand but Rollo is controlling the position. #ES2#
Geri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rollo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geri wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollo won't allow it.
Rollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Geri just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rollo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rollo manages to end up in side control.
Geri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Geri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri is trying to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rollo trying to control the position but Geri is working away. #T3##SUB#
Geri tries to escape back to his feet but Rollo has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Geri's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Geri is tapping! Rollo saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rollo!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Rollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lightning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lightning duly obliges.
Rollo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lightning swinging wildly here.
Lightning scores with a jab. Rollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rollo shoots and misses
enabling Lightning to counter with a crisp jab.
Rollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Rollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lightning wants to control but Rollo is keeping busy.
Lightning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightning tries to get out of the position.
Rollo trying to control from half guard but Lightning is working away. #SUB2#
Rollo 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. Lightning tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Rollo!
After the fight, Maurice Rollo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollo scores with a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Rollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollo defends well.
Cozad wants to hit a sweep here but Rollo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cozad there!
Cozad regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollo moves into full mount! Cozad won't be happy about that!
Rollo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Rollo has control of Cozad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rollo looking for a guillotine from mount but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rollo wants to finish this one by submission but Cozad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rollo.
Cozad tries to improve his position but instead Rollo has taken his back!
Rollo biding his time, controlling Cozad.
Cozad tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Rollo avoiding Cozad 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cozad won't enjoy being in this position. Rollo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cozad is tapping - it's over boys! Rollo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rollo!
A very excited looking Maurice Rollo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Rollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Mineiro closes the distance and pushes Rollo back into the cage.#TD#
Mineiro pulls guard.
Mineiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rollo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mineiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollo has managed to get both his arms back between Mineiro's legs - danger averted.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Rollo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mineiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mineiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mineiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rollo is defending well. Mineiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rollo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mineiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elinho Mineiro! |
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Event:
RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Dankovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dankovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Dankovich sends Rollo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Rollo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rollo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich drops Rollo with a huge uppercut! Rollo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dankovich is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
A very excited looking Vasil Dankovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Shabazz lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Shabazz.
#CL#
Rollo forces Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Rollo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shabazz prevents it.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollo controls his hands.
#TD#
Rollo jumps guard and drags Shabazz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.#SUB#
Rollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Shabazz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rollo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rollo looking to control.
Shabazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollo working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Shabazz trying to control but Rollo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rollo drops back looking for a leg! Shabazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabazz manages to kick Rollo off! Rollo jumps back into Shabazz's guard.
Rollo pushing down on Shabazz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
Rollo trying to control the pace.
Shabazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rollo is keen to just control but Shabazz is a slippery customer.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Rollo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rollo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Shabazz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rollo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shabazz defend it? Rollo steps over the head and cranks it - Shabazz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Rollo!
Maurice Rollo 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:
RISE 63:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Pena throws out a powerful jab.
Pena lands a slapping body shot.
Rollo shoots in and drives through. Pena sprawls well.
Rollo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rollo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollo thinking. #CL#
Pena moves into range and clinches up with Rollo.
Pena lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollo backwards.
Pena lands a nice uppercut.
Pena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollos head.
Good body shot from Pena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rollo looks winded!
Rollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pena smiles and moves away.
Jose Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rollo.
Rollo takes one to the side of the head.
Pena with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pena tests Rollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Rollo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pena keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass. #T1#
Rollo is still trying to improve position.
Pena trying to control the position.
Rollo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pena pulls Rollo in to control the position.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rollo is controlling him.
Rollo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rollo stands and throws Pena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pena wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pena's coaches at The Castle have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Rollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rollo prevents Pena from escaping the position.
Pena can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rollo advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Rollo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pena has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Rollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pena is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rollo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pena turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rollo off and cradles Pena's limp body as Rollo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Maurice Rollo!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Rollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 4
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Rollo looks to throw the jab but Retherford is out of range. #TD#
Rollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rollo showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for a kimura here.
Retherford is looking to control Rollo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retherford avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rollo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo is trying to control the action in half guard but Retherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rollo tries to pass to full mount but Retherford defends it. #SUB#
Rollo seems to be working for a kimura but Retherford defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Retherford controlling the position well. #SUB#
Rollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rollo prevents Retherford from standing back up.
Rollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Retherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Retherford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollo is working away from the top position though.
Rollo trying to control from half guard but Retherford is working away.
Retherford is trying to stand back up but Rollo is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Rollo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Retherford manages to get to full guard.
Retherford wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Retherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollo is one step ahead there.
Retherford trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Retherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retherford has Rollo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Rollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Retherford is trying to control the position but Rollo postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Retherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Retherford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rollo did well to prevent Retherford getting side control.
Rollo is trying to maintain the position but Retherford is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Rollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Retherford is looking to stand up but Rollo won't let him.
Rollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Retherford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Retherford trying to control but Rollo is working from the bottom.
Rollo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retherford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Retherford being controlled here momentarily.
Retherford postures up in Rollo's guard and throws a big left but Rollo blocks it.
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 Maurice Rollo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Rollo gets a takedown into half guard.
Rollo is trying to control. Retherford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Retherford wants to control but Rollo is keeping busy.
Maurice Rollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollo trying to control from half guard but Retherford is working away.
Retherford tries to kick Rollo off but Rollo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Retherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Retherford is trying to escape back to his feet but Rollo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Retherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Retherford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollo off and has taken his back!
Retherford throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rollo just trying to survive but Retherford is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Retherford just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Retherford missing with punches from the back.
Retherford missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Rollo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Retherford. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Retherford's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Retherford looking to break Rollo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rollo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Retherford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rollo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rollo gets full guard.
Rollo controlling Retherford's posture.
Retherford throws a big elbow that misses.
Retherford chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollo, not yet. #T3#
Rollo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retherford. #SUB2#
Retherford 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.
Rollo is trying to control the position but Retherford postures up.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Rollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Retherford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rollo is proving hard to escape from.
Retherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Retherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollo is retaining full guard.
Rollo trying to keep a closed guard but Retherford is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Retherford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4##SUB2#
Retherford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rollo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Retherford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Retherford working away.
Retherford throws a strike aimed at the side of Rollo's head but Rollo avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Retherford.
Retherford passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rollo!
Retherford breaks from Rollo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Retherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Retherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollo.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Retherford tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retherford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Retherford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollo.#TD#
Rollo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Retherford sprawls well initially but Rollo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Retherford won't allow Rollo to pass to mount.
Retherford is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rollo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Retherford is just riding it out for now. Rollo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford is looking for a sweep. Rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rollo is looking to advance position but Retherford won't allow it.
Retherford is trying to control but can't.
Retherford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Retherford won't allow Rollo to pass to mount.
Retherford manages to get to full guard.
Retherford controlling the position.#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.
Rollo looking to pass the guard.
Retherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Retherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollo is one step ahead there.
Retherford keeping moving, preventing Rollo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Retherford gets caught flat footed, as Rollo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Retherford working a defensive guard here.
Retherford keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass.
Retherford is trying to control the position but Rollo postures up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Retherford holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Retherford pulls Rollo in close to prevent any damage.
Rollo trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Retherford is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Retherford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Retherford has Rollo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Retherford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollo defends well.
Retherford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Rollo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lincoln Retherford! |
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